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Jean Dubuffet
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Dubuffet
- Le sourire (W. 812)
- Signed in pencil, dated, and numbered 2/50
- Lithograph printed in colors
- sheet 656 by 506 mm 25 7/8 by 19 7/8 in
Lithograph printed in colors, 1961, signed in pencil, dated '62' and numbered 2/50, on buff Arches wove paper, framed
Exhibited
Medford, Tufts University Art Gallery, Highlights of the Dorothy M. Skinner and John S. Cook Bequest, May 2008
Condition
In good condition, with full margins and deckle edge at bottom. A pale window of light-stain surrounds the image, and there are occasional tiny fox marks at the extreme upper sheet edge, a soft handling crease at center of lower and right margin. The verso with remains of hinges and some associated skinning at top and bottom, with further discoloration in these areas.
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.