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ELISABETH SONREL | Beatrix
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- Elisabeth Sonrel
- Beatrix
- Signed lower right Elisabeth Sonrel ; Bears traces of an old label on the reverse from an exhibition in Grenoble
- Watercolor heightened with gold and gouache
- 53 x 36,5 cm ; 20 7/8 by 14 3/8 in.
Provenance
According to family tradition, King George II Collection, Athens ;
Offered by the above to his carriage driver circa 1920-30 ;
Offered by the above to his daughter on her wedding day in 1970 ;
Purchased from the above by a private collector, Greece ;
Purchased from the above by the current owner, Greece
Offered by the above to his carriage driver circa 1920-30 ;
Offered by the above to his daughter on her wedding day in 1970 ;
Purchased from the above by a private collector, Greece ;
Purchased from the above by the current owner, Greece
Condition
- foxing spots are scattered on the surface : on the drapery, on the chest, a few rare foxing spots on the woman's face and on the flower (visible in the catalogue) - gouache has oxidized in some areas, but not on the flower
"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."
Catalogue Note
Our watercolor may have been presented at the 1909 Salon, titled "Le Laurier d'Or".