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ALFRED STEVENS | Monte Carlo
估價
8,000 - 10,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- Alfred Stevens
- Monte Carlo
- signed AS and inscribed Monte Carlo (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 9 ½ by 12 in.
- 24.1 by 30.5 cm
來源
Anthony Roux, Paris (acquired directly from the artist in 1893, and sold, his sale, Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, May 19-20, 1914, lot 47, as Cap Martin, près Monte-Carlo)
Hector Brame (and sold, his sale, May 22, 1914)
Alfred Beurdeley, Paris (and sold, his sale, Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, May 6-7, 1920, lot 118, as Le Cap Martin, près Monte-Carlo)
Baron Jean de Bethmann
Private Collection, United States (probably acquired in France in the early 20th century)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Hector Brame (and sold, his sale, May 22, 1914)
Alfred Beurdeley, Paris (and sold, his sale, Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, May 6-7, 1920, lot 118, as Le Cap Martin, près Monte-Carlo)
Baron Jean de Bethmann
Private Collection, United States (probably acquired in France in the early 20th century)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Examined in the frame. Original unlined condition. The work presents well aside from surface dirt and dust and extremely minor frame abrasion with some associated discoloration along upper left edge. Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. No apparent issues.
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.
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.
拍品資料及來源
Alfred Stevens journeyed to Monte Carlo in January 1893 for the opening of the Palais des Beaux-Arts de Monaco, and in a series of intimate compositions such as the present work he recorded with impressionistic subtlety the shifting colors of the Mediterranean.
We would like to thank the Comité Alfred Stevens for kindly confirming the authenticity of this work, which will be included in their catalogue raisonné now in preparation.
We would like to thank the Comité Alfred Stevens for kindly confirming the authenticity of this work, which will be included in their catalogue raisonné now in preparation.