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Paul Cézanne
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Paul Cézanne
- Étude d'un figure, agenouillé et croquis caricaturaux
- Pencil and pen and ink on paper
- 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 in.
- 13.3 by 21 cm
Provenance
Sale: Kornfeld & Klipstein, Bern, June 13, 1968, lot 140
Private Collection, Basel
Emile Wolf, New York
Thence by descent
Private Collection, Basel
Emile Wolf, New York
Thence by descent
Literature
Adrien Chappuis, The Drawings of Paul Cézanne: A Catalogue Raisonné, vol. I, London, 1973, no. 133; illustrated vol. II, n.p.
Condition
The verso features an inscription: " Le dessin ci-contre est un dessin original de mon grand père Paul Cezanne. Jean-Pierre Cezanne." Executed on cream wove paper which has been hinged to a mount along the top edge of its verso. The left edge of the sheet has been cut. There are 2 pin holes visible at center and upper left. There are 2 hard vertical creases to the extreme right of the sheet, running parallel with the edge, as well as an associated 1 inch tear running along the top of the crease at right and extending diagonally towards the extreme right edge. Also a few minor nicks to the bottom right edge of the sheet. The sheet is gently time-stained and a bit dirty with very faint stains scattered throughout the composition. There are also some minor scuffs to the center right of the sheet. Overall this work is in fair 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The present work is a study for the illustration for Molière's comedy Tartuffe and is accompanied by some sketches thought to be done by the artist's son. There are other examples of Paul Jr. working alongside his father in sketchbooks held in the collection of the Art Institue of Chicago.