Lot 157
  • 157

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
  • Cavalier - rectoCroquis - verso
  • pencil on paper - recto & verso
  • 14 by 18.5cm., 5 1/2 by 7 1/4 in. (visible)

Literature

M.G. Dortu, Toulouse-Lautrec et son Ĺ“uvre, New York, 1971, vol. V, no. D.2.221 (recto) & no. D. 2.222 (verso), illustrated p. 367

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and taped to the window mount in two places along the upper edge and two places along the lower edge. The upper, left and lower edges are slightly unevenly cut. There is a repaired tear approximately 1cm long to the upper right corner and a further tiny repaired tear to the upper left quadrant, not visible to the naked eye. There are faint flattened creases across the upper and lower left corners. The sheet is slightly time stained. 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.
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