Details

Provenance

Sale: Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, Atelier Edgar Degas, 2nd - 4th July 1919 , lot 36b Nunès & Fiquet Collection, Paris Private Collection, Paris Roger Gompel, Paris Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 17th June 2009, lot 125 Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Literature

Paul-André Lemoisne, Degas et son œuvre , Paris, 1946, no. 227, illustrated p. 115 Condition Executed on brown wove paper, not laid down and taped to the mount in two places along the upper edge. The upper edge is deckled. All four edges are reinforced with tape and there are artist's pinholes to all four corners and towards the centre of the right edge. The sheet is time stained and the extreme edges are slightly scuffed. This work is in overall good condition. "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."

Catalog summary

Edgar Degas Plage à marée basse signed Degas and dated 69 (lower left) pastel on paper 23.3 by 31.2cm., 9 1/8 by 12 1/4 in. Provenance Sale: Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, Atelier Edgar Degas, 2nd - 4th July 1919 , lot 36b Nunès & Fiquet Collection, Paris Private Collection, Paris Roger Gompel, Paris Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 17th June 2009, lot 125 Acquired at the above sale by the present owner Literature Paul-André Lemoisne, Degas et son œuvre , Paris, 1946, no. 227, illustrated p. 115 Condition Executed on brown wove paper, not laid down and taped to the mount in two places along the upper edge. The upper edge is deckled. All four edges are reinforced with tape and there are artist's pinholes to all four corners and towards the centre of the right edge. The sheet is time stained and the extreme edges are slightly scuffed. This work is in overall good condition. "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."