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Berthe Morisot
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jeune paysanne allongée
- Stamped with the initials B.M (Lugt L.338a, lower right)
- Colored pencils on tracing paper
- 5 7/8 by 8 3/8 in.
- 15 by 21.3 cm
- Executed circa 1891.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Eastlake Gallery, Inc., New York
Galerie Hopkins-Thomas, Paris
Acquired from the above circa 1990 (and sold: Christie's, New York, November 7, 2007, lot 123)
Private Collection, Connecticut (acquired at the above sale by the present owner)
Eastlake Gallery, Inc., New York
Galerie Hopkins-Thomas, Paris
Acquired from the above circa 1990 (and sold: Christie's, New York, November 7, 2007, lot 123)
Private Collection, Connecticut (acquired at the above sale by the present owner)
Condition
Colored pencils on tracing paper. Surface in generally good condition. There is one very small loss at the extreme lower center edge of the sheet, not visible in the mat. Some faint fox marks and possible slight discoloration of tracing paper. Hinged to mat at top by tape.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.