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Rodolphe Bresdin
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Rodolphe Bresdin
- Le Bon Samaritan (Van Gelder 100)
- image: 570 by 445 mm 22 1/2 by 17 1/2 in
- sheet: 650 by 520 mm 25 5/8 by 20 1/2 in
Lithograph, 1861, a brilliant impression, one of the few known impressions of the very rare first edition, on cream chine appliqué with the Arches mount, printed by Lemercier, Paris, framed
Provenance
Ex coll. Mr. Lebaigue (according to pencil inscription on verso).
Condition
The print is in good condition, with full margins. The lower sheet edge with damp-staining and soiling, some small insect losses and tears in the lower part of the margins at right and left. Insect damage repaired with japan. A few other tears in the margins, no larger than one inch. Another tear in the right margin corner, approximately two inches. Some soiling in the margins.
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.