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Balthus
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Balthus
- Étude pour ‘La Montagne’
- pen and ink on paper
- 26.8 by 20.7cm., 10 1/2 by 8 1/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Chicago
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
New York, E.V. Thaw & Co, Drawings by Balthus, 1963, no. 24
Literature
Virginie Monnier & Jean Clair, Balthus: Catalogue raisonné of the Complete Works, Paris, 1999, no. D.467, illustrated p. 223
Condition
Executed on beige wove paper, not laid down. The edges are irregularly cut and the sheet is hinged to the mount at three points along the verso of the upper edge. The sheet is unevenly time-stained and there is a thin mount stain along the perimeter which is not visible when framed. There are small spots of foxing in places and a few faint media stains, possibly original, towards the upper right corner. There are some faint flattened creases in the lower right corner. There is a small spot of abrasion on the verso of the sheet towards the centre of the lower edge. There are some remnants of old adhesive in the upper left corner which are not visible when framed. This work is in good overall 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."