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Georges Rouault
Estimate
4,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Georges Rouault
- Cirque de L'etoile filante: Les Ballerines & Auguste (Chapon & Rouault 254b; 255)
- Aquatint
- Plates approx: 314 by 205mm; 12¾ by 8 1/8 in
- Sheets: 443 by 335mm; 17 by 13 1/8 in
Two aquatints printed in colours, 1934, from the edition of 280, on Montval laid paper, published by Ambroise Vollard in 1938
Condition
With wide margins, in good condition, the colours fresh, Both with pale mount-staining, occasional scattered foxing in the margins, a band of discoloration along the left edge of sheet visible recto and verso, uneven backboard-staining, taped to mount board along upper edge of sheet verso, Les Ballerines with remains of cellophane tape in upper corners verso. Both prints framed.
"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."