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Georges Rouault
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Georges Rouault
- CLOWN TRAGIQUE
signed G. Rouault and dated 1911 (upper right)
- oil and peinture à l'essence on paper laid down on cradled panel
- 38 by 27cm., 15 by 10 5/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the family of the present owners in 1917
Literature
Pierre Courthion, Georges Rouault, Paris, 1962, no. 42, illustrated p. 410
Bernard Dorival & Isabelle Rouault, Rouault, L'œuvre peint, Monte-Carlo, 1988, vol. I, no. 548, illustrated p. 159
Condition
The paper is laid down on cradled panel. There is a small dot of retouching to the centre of the left edge, a 1cm. vertical line of retouching in the clown's shoulder (on the left side of the composition) and a nailhead-sized spot of retouching in the lower right corner. All retouching is visible under UV light. Apart from a 3 by 1cm. area of retouching towards the ear of the clown (on the right side of the composition) and a nailhead-sized area of retouching next to his hat (on the right side of the composition), this work is in good condition.
Colours: overall slightly lighter, especially in the darker tones.
"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."