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Paul Gauguin
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul Gauguin
- Idole Tahitienne (Guerin 44; Mongan Kornfeld Joachim 32)
- woodcut
- Sheet: 151 by 117mm; 6 by 4 5/8 in
Extremely rare woodcut printed in black, with reddish-terracotta and orange-ochre printed in the manner of a monotype, the colours strong, circa 1894-95, cited in Kornfeld where only eight other impressions are recorded, printed by the artist in Pont-Aven/Paris, on thin japan paper
Provenance
Ex coll. Frelinghuysen his sale Sotheby's New York, 20 January 1965, Lot 82 ($1,900); Richard S. Field his sale Christie's New York, 1 November 1983, Lot 247 ($19, 800)
Condition
In good condition, the colours fresh, the sheet printed to the edges, there is a short vertical tear (approximately 10mm) at lower edge of sheet at centre, other minute tears at upper and left edges of sheet, a minute curved tear at lower right, a soft diagonal crease at lower left of image, slight cockling, 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."