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Lot 73
  • 73

Pierre Bonnard

Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 EUR
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Description

  • Pierre Bonnard
  • Portrait de Madame Bonnard
  • signé B.M. (en bas au centre)
  • crayon sur papier
  • 16,2 x 12,2 cm ; 6 3/8 x 4 7/8 in.

Provenance

Famille de Maximilien Luce
Acquis auprès du précedent par le propriétaire actuel

Condition

Executed on cream laid paper, not laid down, taped to the overmount at the edges. The recto has yellowed with age; the verso is lighter, with a thin strip of the original lighter colour visible on the upper and right edges of the recto. There are finger smudges and spots of foxing on the verso and a few minuscule dark accretions on the recto. Otherwise this work is in good original condition.
"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."