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Georges Rouault
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Georges Rouault
- CLOWN ET ENFANT AU CHIEN
- signed G. Rouault (upper right); stamped with the Atelier mark on the reverse
- gouache and brush and ink on paper laid down on canvas
- 52 by 38.2cm., 20 1/2 by 15in.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Isabelle Rouault, Paris (by descent from the above)
E. D. Liberman Collection
Acquired by the present owner in Geneva on 13th December 1989
Isabelle Rouault, Paris (by descent from the above)
E. D. Liberman Collection
Acquired by the present owner in Geneva on 13th December 1989
Literature
Bernard Dorival & Isabelle Rouault, Rouault, L'œuvre peint, Monte Carlo, 1988, vol. II, no. 2072, illustrated p. 183
Condition
The paper is laid down on canvas. There is a slight protrusion to the paper towards the centre of the top edge, probably relating to an artist's pinhole. There is a crease running across the centre of the work, inherent to the laying down process. Apart from some slight flattened creases throughout, with associated minor cracking and some tiny losses to the surface, mostly inherent to the artist's process, this work is in good condition.
Colours: Overall stronger in the original and the colours are deeper.
"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."