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Paul Sérusier
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Paul Sérusier
- Marguerite Sérusier lisant près de la rivière, 1895-1927
- charcoal and pastel on paper
- Stamped with the studio mark lower right
- 20,5 x 23,5 cm; 8 x 9 1/4 in.
Provenance
Henriette Boutaric, Paris
Maîtres Ader Picard Tajan, June 20, 1984, lot 393
Maîtres Ader Picard Tajan, June 20, 1984, lot 393
Literature
Marcel Guicheteau & Georgette Guicheteau, Paul Sérusier, vol. II, Pontoise, 1989, no. 170, illustrated p. 119
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, taped to the mount along the upper edge. The extreme right and lower edges are deckled and the upper and left edges are unevenly cut. There is a small paper remain on the verso to the centre of the right edge. The sheet is slightly undulating. The upper part of the right edge is fold along approx. 3 cm. There is a pinhole in the green pigment to the upper left quadrant and a few additional tiny pinholes in places. There is a small (approx. 1.5 cm long) repaired tear to the centre of the lower edge with an additional smaller repaired tear (approx. 0.8 cm long) to the left part of the lower edge. There are two small dots of paper skinning towards the centre of the left edge and to the lower right corner. The sheet is light-stained and there are a few scattered faint dots of foxing. This work is in 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."
Catalogue Note
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Comité Paul Sérusier.