- 359
Balthus
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Balthus
- Étude de nu assis
- pencil on paper
- 36.2 by 25.3cm., 14 1/4 by 9 7/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Chicago
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Chicago, Arts Club of Chicago, Balthus, 1964
Literature
Virginie Monnier & Jean Clair, Balthus: Catalogue raisonné of the Complete Works, Paris, 1999, no. D. 472, illustrated p. 224
Condition
Executed on white wove paper, not laid down. The sheet extracted from a sketchbook and is hinged to the mount at three points along the verso of the upper edge. The left edge is perforated. There is a small repaired tear at the centre of the upper edge, not visible when framed. The sheet is lightly time-stained with a faint mat stain from an old mount along the perimeter, not visible when framed. There is some minor creasing to the sheet and a few scattered specks of foxing in the background. 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."