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Paul-César Helleu
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Paul-César Helleu
- Standing nude
- Signed, dated and dedicated in the lower center A l'ami Peter / P Helleu /1877
- Oil on canvas
- 55,5 x 46 cm ; 21 5/8 by 17 3/4 in.
huile sur toile, signé au centre, dédicacé « à l'ami Paul », daté au crayon 1877,
(rentoilé)
(rentoilé)
Provenance
Sale, Paris, December 10th 2000, lot 35
Exhibited
Paul Helleu, Musée Eugène Boudin, Honfleur, July - October 1993 (illustrated p. 107 of the exhibition catalogue)
Literature
Under the direction of Frédérique L. de Watrigant, Paul-César Helleu, Paris, 2014, illustrated p. 92
Condition
- a bit dirty
- a few scratches scattered on the surface
- relined
Under UV light :
- Two old tears (or scratches) were restored : the first one on the face, going through the model's nose ; the other, through the belly botton
Good overall condition.
Warmer colors in reality.
"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
This beautiful study of nude was executed by Helleu as he was still studying at the Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts, Paris, where he was admitted in 1876.
We would like to thank Aurélie Biot and the Amis de Paul-César Helleu for kindly confirming the authenticity of this work which will be included in the catalogue raisonné in preparation, under the following reference : HU-1352.