Joseph Granié

Galerie Félix Marcilhac, Paris ;
Jacques Grange Collection, Paris (purchased from the above)

- light retouches on the borders, especially lower right - a small retouch on the dress, on the model's left arm - small retouches on the model's left hand, lower right 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."

Famous café-concert singer, actress, writer and stage director, Yvette Guilbert frequently inspired artists : Marcel Proust for his first article in the Mensuel, and several painters as well, and principally Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. In 1895, Joseph Granié painted a bust of Yvette Guilbert, on a golden background, kept at the Musée d'Orsay, Paris.
In our opinion, Yvette Guilbert is recognisable to her eyes, her nose, and the way she usually keeps her chin up.