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Alexandra Exter
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexandra Exter
- Page from an Illustrated Manuscript
- signed in Latin l.l.; further stamped with the artist's estate stamp and signed by Simon Lissim on the reverse
- gouache heightened with bronze over pencil on paper
- 33 by 23cm, 13 by 9in.
Provenance
The artist's estate
Simon Lissim, Dobbs Ferry, New York
Simon Lissim, Dobbs Ferry, New York
Condition
The sheet has slightly discoloured and there are handling marks along the edges. There is a small dent in the paper in the first line of the text by the comma on the right. There are remnants of adhesive in the lower right corner and a couple of scattered spots of foxing in places. The sheet is attached to the mount in all four corners. Held in a gilt frame with fabric covered mount behind glass.
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"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."