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Edouard-Paul Mérite
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Edouard-Paul Mérite
- Studies of birds, fawns and hares [Fourteen Works]
Watercolor and black pencil on paper, one on tracing paper.
Seven are signed, six bear the studio stamp, some are inscribed.
14 artwork in 9 frames.
Dimensions of each drawing: i) 11.6 x 17.6 cm ; 11 x 11 x 17.2 cm ; ii) 16.4 x 23.8 cm ; iii) 12,6 x 23.2 cm ; 12.6 x 23.4 cm ; iv) 19.3 x 15.3 cm ; v) 27.6 x 23.8 cm ; vi) 32 x 23.3 cm ; vii) 22.7 x 15.4 cm ; 22.7 x 16.1 cm ; viii) 10.8 x 11.9 cm ; 8.8 x 10.2 cm ; 8.8 x 8.7 cm ; ix) 16.3 x 24.6 cm ;
i) 4 5/8 by 6 7/8 in. ; 4 3/8 by 6 5/8 in. ; ii) 63/8 by 9 3/8 in. ; iii) 5 by 9 1/8 ; 5 by 9 1/8 in. ; iv) 7 1/2 by 6 in. ; v) 10 7/8 by 9 3/8 in. ; vi) 12 5/8 by 9 1/8 in. ; vii) 9 by 6 in. ; 9 by 6 3/8 in. ; viii) 4 1/4 by 4 5/8 in. ; 3 1/2 by 4 in. ; 3 1/2 by 3 1/2 in. ; ix) 6 3/8 by 9 5/8 in.
Dimensions in frame: i) 28.7 x 22.6 cm ; ii) 21.9 x 29.1 cm ; iii) 26.7 x 24.5 cm ; iv) 21 x 16.4 cm ; v) 29.1 x 25 cm ; vi) 32.8 x 25 cm ; vii) 24 x 31.9 cm ; viii) 28.6 x 23.6 cm ; ix) 22 x 29.2 cm ;
i) 11 1/4 by 8 7/8 in. ; ii) 8 5/8 by 11 1/2 in. ; iii) 10 1/2 by 9 5/8 in. ; iv) 8 1/4 by 6 1/2 in. ; v) 11 5/8 by 9 5/8 in. ; vi) 12 7/8 by 9 5/8 in. ; vii) 9 3/8 by 12 1/2 in. ; viii) 11 1/4 by 9 1/4 in. ; ix) 8 5/8 by 11 1/2 in.
Seven are signed, six bear the studio stamp, some are inscribed.
14 artwork in 9 frames.
Dimensions of each drawing: i) 11.6 x 17.6 cm ; 11 x 11 x 17.2 cm ; ii) 16.4 x 23.8 cm ; iii) 12,6 x 23.2 cm ; 12.6 x 23.4 cm ; iv) 19.3 x 15.3 cm ; v) 27.6 x 23.8 cm ; vi) 32 x 23.3 cm ; vii) 22.7 x 15.4 cm ; 22.7 x 16.1 cm ; viii) 10.8 x 11.9 cm ; 8.8 x 10.2 cm ; 8.8 x 8.7 cm ; ix) 16.3 x 24.6 cm ;
i) 4 5/8 by 6 7/8 in. ; 4 3/8 by 6 5/8 in. ; ii) 63/8 by 9 3/8 in. ; iii) 5 by 9 1/8 ; 5 by 9 1/8 in. ; iv) 7 1/2 by 6 in. ; v) 10 7/8 by 9 3/8 in. ; vi) 12 5/8 by 9 1/8 in. ; vii) 9 by 6 in. ; 9 by 6 3/8 in. ; viii) 4 1/4 by 4 5/8 in. ; 3 1/2 by 4 in. ; 3 1/2 by 3 1/2 in. ; ix) 6 3/8 by 9 5/8 in.
Dimensions in frame: i) 28.7 x 22.6 cm ; ii) 21.9 x 29.1 cm ; iii) 26.7 x 24.5 cm ; iv) 21 x 16.4 cm ; v) 29.1 x 25 cm ; vi) 32.8 x 25 cm ; vii) 24 x 31.9 cm ; viii) 28.6 x 23.6 cm ; ix) 22 x 29.2 cm ;
i) 11 1/4 by 8 7/8 in. ; ii) 8 5/8 by 11 1/2 in. ; iii) 10 1/2 by 9 5/8 in. ; iv) 8 1/4 by 6 1/2 in. ; v) 11 5/8 by 9 5/8 in. ; vi) 12 7/8 by 9 5/8 in. ; vii) 9 3/8 by 12 1/2 in. ; viii) 11 1/4 by 9 1/4 in. ; ix) 8 5/8 by 11 1/2 in.
Provenance
Edouard Mérite Studio
Sale, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 28 October 1960
Sale, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 28 October 1960
Condition
- all the drawings have slightly faded
- most of the drawings are free sheets of paper, some are simply glued on the borders on a thicker sheet of paper, two drawings are simply scotch-taped together on the back (3 cm scotch tape)
- most of the drawings present small foxing spots scattered on the surface, and some small white spots
- three drawings have small humidity stains (by the borders)
- some drawings have light discoloration by the borders (barely visible when framed)
- one drawing has a minor hole upper right (<1cm)
Good overall condition.
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The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.