Lot 11
  • 11

GEORGES ROUAULT | Face à Face

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description

  • Georges Rouault
  • Face à Face
  • monogramed GR (lower right)
  • gouache and ink on paper laid down on panel
  • 25,4 x 36 cm; 10 x 14 1/4 in.
Executed circa 1930.

Provenance

Marcel Arland, Paris
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on cradled panel. There is some slight abrasion under the edges. There is a repaired tear (approx. 3 cm long) to the left part of the upper edge, another T shaped repaired tear (approx. 2 cm long) at left middle edge and a final diagonnal tear (approx. 5 cm long) at the lower right corner. There are some slight surface scratches in areas. There a few minor studio marks most predominately along the edges. This work is in overall fairly 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."

Catalogue Note

The Fondation Georges Rouault has kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work.