- 169
Monet, Claude
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Claude Monet
- Autograph letter signed ("Claude Monet"), to an unidentified correspondent ("Cher Monsieur")
- Paper
a reminder of their forthcoming dinner at Argenteuil, seeking confirmation or cancellation by telegram
...vous êtes attendu pour déjeuner avec moi après demain à Argenteuil...
2 pages, 8vo, some later pencil annotations to first page, Montgeron, "chez M: Hoschedé", 31 October 1876, some light creasing
...vous êtes attendu pour déjeuner avec moi après demain à Argenteuil...
2 pages, 8vo, some later pencil annotations to first page, Montgeron, "chez M: Hoschedé", 31 October 1876, some light creasing
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Dating from the year of Monet's commission by the mercurial collector Ernest Hoschedé to paint decorative panels for the Château de Rottembourg, as well as several landscape paintings.