Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer Jehanne

Property from the Collection of Seymour Stein
Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer
French
1865 - 1953
Jehanne

signed and dated Lucien Levy/ 91 (upper right)
pastel on paper with gold paint laid on board
sheet: 17 by 14 3/4 in.; 43.1 by 37.4 cm
framed: 23 1/2 by 21 1/2 in.; 59.6 by 54.6 cm

We would like to thank Marc-Henri Tellier for confirming the authenticity of this work. It will be included in the Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre de Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer currently in preparation. A certificate will be delivered to the buyer.

Condition Report:
The sheet is in laid down on board and in good overall condition. Surface dirt throughout, particularly in the background.
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:
Levy-Dhurmer's pastel is titled Jehanne, using the medieval spelling of Joan of Arc's name, which is written vertically in block script along the left edge.