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French School, 18th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- French School, 18th Century
- Presentation of an urban project
- Pen and black ink and brown wash heightened with white over traces of black chalk
- 17 3/4 x 24 5/8 inches
Provenance
Sale, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 14 March 1988, lot 9,
where acquired by the present owner
where acquired by the present owner
Condition
Attached to mount at upper margin. There a number of water stains, the majority located on the left side. the two largest are on the left side, one at the upper margin near the left corner and the other further down towards center of sheet on the left at the level of the man's arm. There is a smaller water stain in the center of the sheet. Some areas of loss to the medium more so around the edges of the sheet. The pen and ink and white heightening remains strong and overall impression is good despite the water staining.
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.
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.