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Honoré Daumier
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Honoré Daumier
- Le Réquisitoire (Un homme au fauteuil)
- signed H.D. (lower right)
- pen and ink on paper
- 24.1 by 28.3cm.; 9 1/2 by 11 1/8 in.
Provenance
Eduard Fuchs, Berlin – Zehlendorf
Mrs Eduard Fuchs, New York (by descent from the above)
Mrs Elly Brochowitz, New York (purchased from the above before 1953)
Private Collection, Europe
Acquired from the above in 2004 by the present owner
Mrs Eduard Fuchs, New York (by descent from the above)
Mrs Elly Brochowitz, New York (purchased from the above before 1953)
Private Collection, Europe
Acquired from the above in 2004 by the present owner
Literature
Erich Klossowski, Honoré Daumier, Munich, 1923, no. 153, illustrated pl. 153
Eduard Fuchs, Der Maler Daumier, Munich, 1930, no. 62, illustrated p. 43
Karl Eric Maison, Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre de Daumier, Paris, 1968, vol. II, no. 87, illustrated pl. 15 (with incorrect dimensions)
Eduard Fuchs, Der Maler Daumier, Munich, 1930, no. 62, illustrated p. 43
Karl Eric Maison, Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre de Daumier, Paris, 1968, vol. II, no. 87, illustrated pl. 15 (with incorrect dimensions)
Condition
Executed on white wove paper, not laid down, and taped to the back board at all four corners. There are a few repaired tears to the edges: one to the centre of the left edge, one towards the lower right edge, one to the centre of the right edge, and one to the upper right corner. There is a 1cm-long tear towards the upper right corner. The sheet is slightly time stained. Otherwise this work is in overall good condition.
"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."