Lot 241
  • 241

Georges Rouault

Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description

  • Georges Rouault
  • Clown et enfant
  • Signed G Rouault (lower right)
  • Oil on paper mounted on board
  • 19 1/2 by 15 3/8 in.
  • 49.5 by 39 cm

Provenance

Robert Bendheim, New York (acquired circa 1960)
Thence by descent

Condition

Work is in good condition. Executed on paper laid down at the center of a larger board as part of the original preparation. Surface is dirty. A few thin cracks in the black pigments, otherwise fine. Under UV light: surface dirty and uneven varnish fluoresces, but no inpainting is apparent.
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.
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