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Paul Gauguin
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Paul Gauguin
- Leda: (Projet d'Assiette) (Mongan/Kornfeld/Joachim 1 A)
- lithograph with handcoloring
- sheet 301 by 259 mm 11 7/8 by 10 1/4 in
Lithograph printed in black with handcoloring by the artist, 1889, the cover from Set of '10 Zincographies', signed in pencil and titled 'Dessins lithographiques', from the first edition of c. 30-50, printed by Edouard Ancourt, Paris, published by the artist, on canary yellow wove paper, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, the sheet cut down to fit cardboard portfolio cover, as described by Kornfeld. Minor imperfections include pale fox marks at top and bottom of sheet (primarily at top and away from the image), and an extremely pale window of light-stain around the printed image, visible in the margins upon close inspection. The sheet with minor surface soiling.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.