Lot 139
  • 139

EMILE FRIANT | Fourteen prints : A Counsel ; The fisherman ; The writing page ; First studies ; The Album ; The Bad Soup ; Sketch page ; Il Bambino ; The nice Boy ; Self-portrait ; The two printers ; Sketch page ; The Turban ; The Ancestors

Estimate
800 - 1,200 EUR
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Description

  • Emile Friant
  • Fourteen prints : A Counsel ; The fisherman ; The writing page ; First studies ; The Album ; The Bad Soup ; Sketch page ; Il Bambino ; The nice Boy ; Self-portrait ; The two printers ; Sketch page ; The Turban ; The Ancestors
  • Thirteen are signed and bear inscriptions about the technique ; Two are dedicated to Arsène Alexandre, one to Paul Leroi, one to Coquelin Aîné, one to Waltner ; Six are dated ; Six are titled ; Seven bear the stamp of the Cercle de la Librairie ; One bears the Beurdeley collection stamp (L. 421)
  • Prints, etching and drypoint, a lot of 14
  • Various sizes

Condition

9 bear the stamp of Friant's collection; 2 bear the stamp L.B of Burtin's collection; some very mild foxing, traces of dust and few edges are slightly damaged; one has a tiny lacuna, tiny rip and a tiny diagonal flod; one sold framed with a glass pane; very good overall 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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