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Romain de Tirtoff dit Erté
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Romain de Tirtoff dit Erté
- Hindu tale : Young lady wearting a large red dress
- Gouache heightened with gold and silver on paper
Signed center right Erté ; bears on the back the title, the number 76, the date 1922, an inscription and a stamp with the artist's name and address - 29,5 x 47,5cm ; 11 5/8 x 18 3/4 in.
Provenance
Hôtel Drouot, Paris, July 1st 1991, lot 5
Condition
The work is slightly dirty. The upper right corner was folded ; small foxing is scattered on the surface, along with minor black spots. In the upper right, there is probably traces of an old label. A small tear appears in the upper right by the border ; a thin tear appears in the skirt, on the left (shaped like steps), with a few scratches below which were retouched. A small tear in the upper left.
"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."