- 441
Jean Metzinger
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean Metzinger
- Femme lisant
- signed Metzinger (lower right)
- gouache on paper
- 28.8 by 22.2cm., 11 1/4 by 8 3/4 in.
Provenance
Sale: Drouot Richelieu, Paris, 24th November 1987, lot 56
Purchased at the above sale by the late owner (possibly)
Purchased at the above sale by the late owner (possibly)
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper not laid down and t-hinged to the mount at the upper two corners. The upper and lower edges are slightly unevenly cut. There is a tiny spot of paper loss to the upper part of the right edge with some associated pigment loss. There are some fine lines of craquelure throughout associated to the thick application of pigment and a few spots of pigment loss in places most prominently to the upper left corner and towards the lower right corner.There are some spots of fixing to the reverse of the sheet. Otherwise this work is in verily good 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."
"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."