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A SHOUTING MAN AND A PROFILE STUDY: A DOUBLE-SIDED DRAWING
Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- A SHOUTING MAN AND A PROFILE STUDY: A DOUBLE-SIDED DRAWING
- Ink with slight color on paper
- image: 6 1/2 by 4 1/3 in. (16.5 by 10.2 cm)
Provenance
Acquired 1988
Condition
Some stains and irregular edge losses. Some ink spots, all clearly visible in catalogue illustration. Verso: Some stains and slight creases. Black ink blotches. Conservation framed.
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
Recto: an agitated turbaned man yells - with open mouth his teeth and tongue visible - his eyes glaring and eyebrows arched. A small study of an elephant's head with trunk holding a scale enigmatically sketched above.
Verso: a figure study (likely but not definitely female) in profile with an elaborate gold earring and jewelry. Black ink blotches in the composition.