ÉDOUARD VUILLARD (1868-1940) Madame Hessel cousant (Executed circa 1912)
ÉDOUARD VUILLARD (1868-1940)
Madame Hessel cousant
stamped with the artist's signature 'E Vuillard' (lower right)
pastel on paper
24.9 x 24.3cm (9 13/16 x 9 9/16in).
Executed circa 1912
Footnotes:
Provenance
The artist's studio.
Marie Roussel Collection, Paris (the artist's sister; by descent from the above in June 1940).
Jacques Roussel Collection, Paris (by descent from the above in 1948).
Anon. sale, Sotheby's, London, 2 December 1981, lot 183.
Dennis Hotz Fine Art, South Africa (acquired at the above sale).
Private collection, Sydney (acquired from the above on 13 February 1982).
Exhibited
Sandton, Dennis Hotz Fine Art, 1982.
Literature
A. Salomon & G. Cogeval, Vuillard, The Inexhaustible Glance, Critical Catalogue of Paintings and Pastels, Vol. II, Paris, 2003, no. VIII-402 (illustrated p. 1011).
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Condition
The sheet is hinged at two points along the upper edge (verso). The lower edge is deckled and the right edge is slightly uneven. There are artist's pinholes to the upper left and right corners, to the lower left corner, to the lower left and right edge, and to the upper left margin.Some wear to the edges. There is a small tear (approx. 0.4cm) to the right lower edge, and the lower right corner has been strengthened. A repaired tear to the lower left corner. Spots of glue along the edge, particularly to the right edge and upper left edge, with remnants of paper in places, particularly to the right edge. The sheet has darkened slightly.In our opinion, the work is in overall good condition.
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ÉDOUARD VUILLARD (1868-1940)
Madame Hessel cousant
stamped with the artist's signature 'E Vuillard' (lower right)
pastel on paper
24.9 x 24.3cm (9 13/16 x 9 9/16in).
Executed circa 1912
Footnotes:
Provenance
The artist's studio.
Marie Roussel Collection, Paris (the artist's sister; by descent from the above in June 1940).
Jacques Roussel Collection, Paris (by descent from the above in 1948).
Anon. sale, Sotheby's, London, 2 December 1981, lot 183.
Dennis Hotz Fine Art, South Africa (acquired at the above sale).
Private collection, Sydney (acquired from the above on 13 February 1982).
Exhibited
Sandton, Dennis Hotz Fine Art, 1982.
Literature
A. Salomon & G. Cogeval, Vuillard, The Inexhaustible Glance, Critical Catalogue of Paintings and Pastels, Vol. II, Paris, 2003, no. VIII-402 (illustrated p. 1011).
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: *
* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.
For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Condition
The sheet is hinged at two points along the upper edge (verso). The lower edge is deckled and the right edge is slightly uneven. There are artist's pinholes to the upper left and right corners, to the lower left corner, to the lower left and right edge, and to the upper left margin.Some wear to the edges. There is a small tear (approx. 0.4cm) to the right lower edge, and the lower right corner has been strengthened. A repaired tear to the lower left corner. Spots of glue along the edge, particularly to the right edge and upper left edge, with remnants of paper in places, particularly to the right edge. The sheet has darkened slightly.In our opinion, the work is in overall good condition.