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Provenance

Atelier Edgar Degas, Paris (and sold: Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, 4ème Vente , July 2-4, 1919, lot 265b) Couturier Collection, Paris (acquired at the above sale) Galerie André Maurice, Paris Lefevre Gallery, London Private Collection, London Carol Cartwright (and sold: Sotheby's, New York, May 11, 2000, lot 114) James Trezza (acquired at the above sale) Bentley Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona Acquired from the above in 2001

Exhibited

New York, Charles Slatkin Galleries, French Master Drawings , 1959, no. 101 Condition Executed on buff colored paper laid down on paper. The top, right, and bottom edges are unevenly cut. The sheet is time darkened and mat staining is present to the extreme outer edges. A couple of minor one centimeter vertical tears at the top left edge as well as one horizontal one centimeter tear at center left edge and three very minor pinhole size repairs to bottom right, two of which are located in the bottom right corner. Some minor smudging of the medium throughout focused in the uppermost region of the composition including the extreme center top edge where a slight crease is present. This work is in 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. 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.

Catalog summary

Edgar Degas Danseuse Stamped with the signature Degas (lower left) Charcoal heightened with red chalk on paper laid down on paper 17 1/2 by 10 3/8 in. 44.5 by 26.4 cm Provenance Atelier Edgar Degas, Paris (and sold: Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, 4ème Vente , July 2-4, 1919, lot 265b) Couturier Collection, Paris (acquired at the above sale) Galerie André Maurice, Paris Lefevre Gallery, London Private Collection, London Carol Cartwright (and sold: Sotheby's, New York, May 11, 2000, lot 114) James Trezza (acquired at the above sale) Bentley Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona Acquired from the above in 2001 Exhibited New York, Charles Slatkin Galleries, French Master Drawings , 1959, no. 101 Condition Executed on buff colored paper laid down on paper. The top, right, and bottom edges are unevenly cut. The sheet is time darkened and mat staining is present to the extreme outer edges. A couple of minor one centimeter vertical tears at the top left edge as well as one horizontal one centimeter tear at center left edge and three very minor pinhole size repairs to bottom right, two of which are located in the bottom right corner. Some minor smudging of the medium throughout focused in the uppermost region of the composition including the extreme center top edge where a slight crease is present. This work is in 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. 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.