Lot 89
  • 89

NATALIA SERGEEVNA GONCHAROVA | Looking out to Sea

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Looking out to Sea
  • watercolour over pencil on card
  • 61.5 by 47cm, 24 1/4 by 18 1/2 in.

Provenance

Artcurial Paris, Art Moderne Art Contemporain, 26 April 2005, lot 67

Condition

The sheet has discoloured in line with age. There is a horizontal tear of approximately 9cm to the upper left edge, which has been taped on the reverse. There are diagonal creases in all four corners and a loss of the upper layer of the support in the upper right corner. There is a faint vertical crease and some minor associated tears to the lower right edge. The surface is covered in a light layer of dirt with spots in places and there is foxing scattered throughout. Held in a gilt wooden frame behind Plexiglass. Unexamined out of frame.
"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."