LOT DETAILS

Materials:

ink on paper

Size Notes:

21,5 x 16 cm; 8 x 6 in.

Edition:

Brard painted two other portraits of Ren Crevel (1900-1935), a poet close to the Surrealists, in 1925, the probable date for this drawing.

Description:

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Markings:

"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.

Condition:

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and affixed to the mount at intermittent points along the extreme edges. The edges are unevenly cut. There are a few creases in places. The sheet is light stained. 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."

Provenance:

Galerie Laura Pecheur, Paris __________________________________________________________________________ Galerie Laura Pecheur, Paris