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GEORGES ROUAULT | Nocturne (La Sainte Famille)
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- Georges Rouault
- Nocturne (La Sainte Famille)
- signed G Rouault (lower right)
- oil on cardboard laid down on canvas
- 50,1 x 37,9 cm; 19 3/4 x 15 in.
Painted circa 1946.
Provenance
Marcel Arland, Paris
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Charpentier, Cent chefs-d'oeuvres des peintres de l'école de Paris, 1946
Condition
The board is stable and is laid down on canvas. Examination under UV light reveals some lines of retouching along the extreme edges related to frame abrasion. There are small paint loss to the lower right corner. There is some small areas of minor paint shrinkage in places. Impasto is nice and well preserved. 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
The Fondation Georges Rouault has kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work.