- 170
Monet, Claude
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Claude Monet
- Autograph letter signed ("Claude Monet"), to an unidentified lady ("Chère Madame"), ABOUT MANET'S OLYMPIA
- Paper
informing her of his intention to come and see her the following day, Saturday, to hand over part of the sum he received for the acquisition of Olympia
...je compte venir vous voir demain samedi dans la journée pour vous remettre une partie de la somme que j'ai recue pour l'acquisition de l'Olympia
2 pages, 8vo, later pencil annotations to second page, Giverny, Friday, 14 February 1890, splitting along fold
...je compte venir vous voir demain samedi dans la journée pour vous remettre une partie de la somme que j'ai recue pour l'acquisition de l'Olympia
2 pages, 8vo, later pencil annotations to second page, Giverny, Friday, 14 February 1890, splitting along fold
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
Olympia (1863), Manet's controversial reworking of the traditional theme of the female nude, was acquired by the French government in 1890 following a public subscription organized by Monet.