Lot 162
  • 162

Georges Hugnet

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • Georges Hugnet
  • Collage original
  • stamped with the monogram G.H. (lower left); stamped with the monogram G.H. (on the reverse)
  • collage on paper
  • 26 x 26.2 cm; 10 1/4 x 10 3/8 in.

Provenance

Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, December 6, 2003, lot 164
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt

Condition

Collage on paper, not laid down, hinged to the mount with tape in two places at the upper edge. The top edge is slightly unevenly cut. There are some very minor loss to the collage elements at the pope's finger. There are some very tiny nicks at the extreme edges. There are some diagonal flattened creases to the lower left corner. This work is in overall very 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."

Catalogue Note

This work is executed on a newspaper.