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Lot 279
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Georges Rouault

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Georges Rouault
  • Amazone (Chapon/Rouault 198)
  • 297 by 225 mm 11 5/8 by 8 7/8 in
Aquatint printed in colors, 1930, from the total edition of 270, executed for AndrĂ© Suarès' unpublished Cirque, on laid paper, with wide margins, in good condition apart from mottled mat stain, pale light-stain, remains of adhesive at the upper sheet edge, verso, framed

Condition

The print is in good condition as catalogued. Light-stain appears in a pale window around the image, darkest at the mat opening. The margins are unevenly discolored due to exposure to an acidic mat. Remains of old hinges and adhesive are visible at the upper sheet edge verso.
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.
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