Lot 872
  • 872

Pierre Carrier-Belleuse

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Pierre Carrier-Belleuse
  • A Ballerina
  • signed Pierre Carrier-Belleuse. and dated 1900. (lower right)
  • pastel on canvas
  • 57 5/8 by 29 1/2 in.
  • 146.4 by 74.9 cm

Provenance

Sale: Sotheby's, London, November 24, 2009, lot 158, illustrated
Acquired at the above sale

Condition

Pastel on canvas. The surface is clean and the colors remain bright. There are two areas of loss on the right side of the composition to the right of the figure's torso. There is a 1 inch long diagonal abrasion on the left side of the tutu. There is possible frame abrasion visible along the extreme perimeters of the canvas.
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.
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