EDGAR DEGAS | PASTEL, BALLERINA, ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY BRITISH GOVERNMENT 70s - $5,000 - (Bath, NH)

EDGAR DEGASAppraised on January 30, 2010Certificate of Valuation IncludedEstimate Market 220,000 - Replacement 297,000 USD7 1/4 by 9 1/4 in.Pastel on paper REPORTThis work is in very good condition. The sheet is not laid down, but is adhered to a board along the upper edge, and the lower The colors are bright and fresh. The medium is stable and is in excellent condition There is a minor scratch to the paper in the upper quadrant of the dancer's front leg. Will be shipped without frame. Since I am not a professional conservators or restorers, I urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION SOLD "AS IS" PROVENANCE Acquired in the 1970s at British Government Auction LITERATUREThe present work was part of Degas’ prolific history of painting dancers and ballerinas. This original pastel drawing is attributed to Edgar Degas and is signed. It features a ballerina seated on the floor and she is wearing a blue tutu and white tights. It is indicative of his work in general which featured bright colors and effective use of light. Degas is considered the founder of impressionism.

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