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Isidore-Alexandre-Augustin Pils
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Isidore-Alexandre-Augustin Pils
- Study for the figure of the Seine, for the Opera Garnier, Paris
- Bears the posthumous sale stamp lower right ; Bears the red wax studio stamp on the back
- Oil on canvas
- 53 x 62 cm ; 21 by 24 1/3 in.
Provenance
Posthumous sale, Paris, 20-21 March 1876, n°664 titled Figure de la Seine. Etude pour la ville de Paris (Opéra)
Literature
Les peintures de l'Opéra de Paris de Baudry à Chagall, Paris 1890, pp. 165-166 (descriptions of Pils' décors)
Condition
The painting bears an old label lower right with the number 664 from the artist's posthumous sale.
Under UV light, a few small repaints are scattered on the surface, some by the model's neck and on her legs.
Very 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."