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GEORGES ROUAULT | La Douce Lumière - rectoEsquisses - verso
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Georges Rouault
- La Douce Lumière - rectoEsquisses - verso
- signed with the initials GR (lower right) et titled LA DOUCE LUMIERE (upper) - recto
- gouache and ink on paper
- 34,8 x 19 cm; 13 5/8 x 7 1/2 in.
Executed circa 1930.
Provenance
Marcel Arland, Paris
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, sandwiched between glass and backing board. The sheet is undulating. The edges are unevenly cut with associated tiny nicks. There is a small (approx. 1 cm) tear to the upper part of the left edges. There are some flattened creases in areas. There is an architectural motif on the reverse. This work is in overall very 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."
Catalogue Note
The Fondation Georges Rouault has kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work.