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Paul Gauguin
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul Gauguin
- Soyez amoureuses, vous serez heureuses (G. 58; M. K. J. 55)
- woodcut
- Sheet: 166 by 277mm; 6 1/2 by 10 7/8 in
Rare woodcut printed in brown and black, the colours rich and strong, 1898, the first state (of two) is printed in brown on wove paper, the second (final) state is printed in black on Japon pelure, the chiaroscuro effect is produced by the imposition of the second (final) state on Japan pelure over the impression of the first state (of two) on wove paper, numbered no 1 in ink at lower left of image, from an edition of approximately 30, cited in Kornfeld where he records only 19 impressions with this chiaroscuro effect, verso off-setting from another impression of the same subject, printed by the artist in Tahiti
Provenance
Ex coll. George-Daniel de Monfreid; Paul Prouté S.A., Paris; August Laube, Zurich
Condition
Printed to the edges at left, with narrow margins elsewhere, in good condition apart from a small vertical tear (approximately 7mm) at lower left edge of sheet, a vertical fold (now flattened) along right edge of sheet (a fold in same place has been observed in other impressions of same subject), framed.
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"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."