Lot 381
  • 381

Georges Rouault

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • Georges Rouault
  • Paysage biblique
  • oil on paper mounted on canvas
  • 24.1 by 16.6cm., 9 1/2 by 6 1/2 in.

Provenance

Richard Nathanson, London
Acquired from the above by the late owner in June 1993

Condition

Oil on paper mounted on canvas; there do not appear to be any signs of retouching visible under UV light. There is a spot of paper accretion to the lower left quadrant, probably original. There are fine lines of paint shrinkage in places. The impasto is well-preserved; this work is in overall good condition.
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