Lot 335
  • 335

HUGÓ SCHEIBER | Can Can Dancers

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description

  • Hugó Scheiber
  • Can Can Dancers
  • signed Scheiber / Hugo (lower right)
  • chalk, charcoal and pastel on paper
  • 63.5 by 50.5cm., 25 by 19 7/8 in.
  • Executed circa 1930.

Provenance

Private Collection 
Acquired from the above by the present owner in the 1980s

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper and laid down on board. The sheet is lightly time-stained and there is a spot of paper skinning to the red pigment in the lower left quadrant and some further small spots of skinning in places. There is evidence of old water-staining along the centre of the left edge, the centre of the upper edge and the centre of the lower edge. Overall this work is in fairly 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.
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Catalogue Note

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Peter Molnos.