- 486
Paul-César Helleu
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Paul-César Helleu
- Studies for Ellen's face
- Signed lower left Helleu
- Trois crayons drawing on paper
- 34,2 x 49,3 cm ; 13 3/8 by 19 1/2 in.
crayon et sanguine
Condition
- foxing barely visible in the background
- restored old tears (not visible to naked eye) : from the top (middle) to the woman on the left's hair
- two small wears on the left head : nose and cheek
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."
Catalogue Note
Ellen Helleu (1887 - ca. 1942) is the artist and Alice Louis-Guérin (born ca. 1870)'s eldest daughter. In 1911, Ellen marries Emile Orosdi.
This work is listed in the archives of the Amis de Paul-César Helleu under the reference DE-854.
This work is listed in the archives of the Amis de Paul-César Helleu under the reference DE-854.