Lot 9
  • 9

GEORGES ROUAULT | Le Saint-Suaire

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description

  • Georges Rouault
  • Le Saint-Suaire
  • signed with the initials GR (lower right)
  • ink and gouache on paper laid down on cardboard 
  • 24,2 x 18 cm; 9 5/8 x 7 1/8 in.
Executed circa 1930.

Provenance

Marcel Arland, Paris
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, laid down (possibly by the artist) on thick painted cardboard. The sheet is ndulating. There is some slight frame abrasion with associated dots of paint losses most predominately along the edges. There is no evidence of retouching under UV light. There are some slight scratches in areas. 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.
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Catalogue Note

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