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Paul César Helleu
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Paul César Helleu
- Jean écrivant de profil: A Double-sided Drawing
- signed Helleu lower left and stamped PH lower right; numbered 66 and inscribed to Ames Braga / June 7 1962 / from / Daddy on the verso, lower left
- red, black and white chalk on paper (recto); red chalk on paper (verso)
- 16 1/4 by 10 1/8 in.
- 41.3 by 25.7 cm
- Executed circa 1900-1902.
Provenance
Paulette Howard-Johnston, daughter of the artist
Condition
Red, black and white chalk on paper. The left edge of the sheet is unevenly trimmed. The sheet is in fair condition. Surface dirt, especially at the extreme edges. Light fading. Handling creases throughout, minor hard crease at upper right corner. Scattered spots of foxing.
VERSO: red chalk on paper. Surface dirt, especially along the upper and lower edges.Tape at the upper corners and center lower edge.
In overall fair condition and ready to hang.
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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.
Catalogue Note
The present work depicts the artist's son, Jean.