- 172
Le Corbusier
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Le Corbusier
- Le Piquey
- signed Le Corbusier, titled Le Piquey, dated 1935 1940, inscribed Paris (lower right)
- ink on paper
- 47.8 x 63.6 cm; 17 5/8 x 25 in.
Provenance
Alfred Hecht, London, 1956
Clifford Norton (by descent and sold: Christie's, South Kensington, June 24, 1991, lot 159)
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt
Clifford Norton (by descent and sold: Christie's, South Kensington, June 24, 1991, lot 159)
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and attached to the mount with tape in two places along the upper edge. There is a pinhole to the upper left corner and the sheet is time stained; There is a tear (approx. 2cm long) and a repaired tear (aprox 0.5 cm. long) to the lower part of the left edge. There are some scattered small nicks along the edges, some of which have been repaired. There are two areas of staining to the upper edge and some further small areas of staining to the lower edge, consistent with previous mounting. This work is in overall 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."
"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."