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Lot 296
  • 296

Suzanne Valadon

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Suzanne Valadon
  • Femmes S'Essuyannt; and Louise au Tub S'Essuyant
  • first sheet 570 by 430 mm 22 3/8 by 16 15/16 in
Two etchings, 1896-1908, the second signed in pencil, on laid Arches and wove paper, respectively, with wide margins, in good condition except both with pale light-stain, the first with the left and right margins folded back, the second with scattered foxing, framed (2 prints)

Condition

The prints are in good condition as catalogued. The first has a window of significant light-stain around the image. The left and right sheet edges are folded back c. 3 inches with associated surface soiling. Remains of adhesive from old hinges appear at the upper sheet edge verso. The second print has dark scattered foxing throughout the image and margins. A window of pale mat stain is visible, darkest at the mat opening. (23 by 21 inches)
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