JEAN-THÉODORE DUPAS | Portrait of a Woman

Private Collection, Los Angeles
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1980s

Overall in very good condition. The sheet with very faint and minor surface dirt throughout consistent with age. The lower left corner edge with two minor and repaired tears; the left and right edge of the sheet with very faint and minor darkening to the paper. The right edge with faint minor indented line measuring approximately 3 inches long. Verso also in generally good condition, with very faint minor surface dirt and a few minor fox dots throughout, consistent with age. The lower right edge with a small minor repaired tear only visible on verso. The edges with minor grime throughout.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Sotheby's would like to thank Romain Lefebvre for his assistance with the cataloguing of this lot, which will be included in his forthcoming catalogue raisonné on Jean-Théodore Dupas.