Lot 8
  • 8

GEORGES ROUAULT | Le Lion

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description

  • Georges Rouault
  • Le Lion
  • signed G Rouault and dated 1930 (lower right)
  • gouache on paper
  • 22,4 x 33,2 cm; 8 3/4 x 13 1/8 in. (visible dimensions)
Executed in 1930.

Provenance

Marcel Arland, Paris
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

It has not been possible to inspect the work outside of its mount. Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on cardboard which is slighlty convex. There is some slight frame abrasion most predominately along the edges. There is no evidence of retouching visible under UV light. This work appears to be 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.
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Catalogue Note

The Fondation Georges Rouault has kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work.
This work is a study for an illustration of Les Carnets de Gilbert by Marcel Arland, NRF, Paris, 1931, p.8.