Description:
Paul Emile Pissarro (French, 1884-1972)
Marine Distant
Signed "Paul Emile-Pissarro-" l.l., identified in Galerie Michael certificate of
authenticity label affixed to the reverse.
Pastel on paper, sight size 6 3/4 x 12 3/8 in. (17.2 x 31.5 cm),matted, framed.
Condition: Cockling, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Sheet size: 7-1/8 x 12-7/8 inches (18.1 x 32.6 cm),blue/grey paper. Sheet is tape-hinged to back mat on two places on the top edge of the reverse. Sheet is numbered on the reverse at the u.r. corner "...3369/376" in two different hands, the first number likely referring to the gallery inventory number from the label on the frame backing, which reads 113369, the first two digits being hidden by tape.
Restored diagonal tear at center top edge measuring 3/4 in. secured on the reverse with mending tape. Brown paper tape remnants at corners, at top center edge, and at two small spots all on the reverse. Rippling to the sheet. Toning visible to center of the reverse.
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