Lot 602
  • 602

PAUL-CÉSAR HELLEU | Gladys Deacon, Duchess of Marlborough

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Paul-César Helleu
  • Gladys Deacon, Duchess of Marlborough 
  • signed Helleu (lower right) 
  • black, red and white chalk on paper 
  • 17 1/4 by 24 in.
  • 43.8 by 61 cm

Provenance

Sale: Sotheby's, New York, May 5, 1999, lot 385, illustrated 
Acquired at the above sale 

Literature

Frédérique de Watrigant, Paul-César Helleu, Paris, 2014, p. 194, illustrated 

Condition

Black, red and white chalk on paper. Overall the sheet presents beautifully and appears bright. The sheet is hinged to the mat near the upper corners, and the front mat is taped to the backboard at the left and right edges. There are a few scattered tiny nicks to the sheet and mat staining at the extreme edges (not visible in current framing). There is very minor rippling to the sheet and handling creases are visible in the corners. A pin dot dent is barely visible at lower right and there are tiny pinholes in the lower corners. There is scattered faintly visible foxing along the upper edge (visible in current framing). The edges of the verso have been taped. There are some isolated areas of foxing verso.
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.

Catalogue Note

The authenticity of this lot is confirmed by the comité des Amis de Paul-César Helleu.  It will be included in the catalogue raisonné in preparation under the reference DE-802.