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Félix Vallotton
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Félix Vallotton
- "Le ciment de l'alliance" (i)Couverture du CRI DE PARIS, 8 juin 1902"Circulez, nom de Dieu!... "(ii)LE CANARD SAUVAGE, 23 mai 1903
- inscription de Félix Vallotton (en bas) (i)
inscrit C-S tel que (au dos) (ii) - chaque dessin : encre sur papier
- 35,7 x 29 cm; 14 x 11 3/8 in. (i), 20 x 26,5 cm; 7 7/8 x 10 3/8 in. (ii)
Exhibited
Lyon, Musée des Beaux-Arts; Marseille, Musée Cantini, Le très singulier Vallotton, 2001, no. 27, illustré p. 198 (i), no. 46, non illustré (ii)
Literature
Ashley St-James, Vallotton, dessinateur de presse, Paris, 1979, no. 104 (i), no. 143 (ii)
Jean-Paul Morel, Vallotton, dessinateur de presse, Lausanne, 2002, illustré p. 44 (i), p. 55 (ii)
Condition
Executed on off-white laid paper, laminated on japanese paper. The sheet is T-hinged to the mount at six points in the upper, left and right edges. There are 18 artist's pinholes along the edges. There are tiny repaired tears along the upper and right edges. Apart from some very light time-staining and a slight discoloration along the edges, probably due to the previous mounting, this work is in overall good condition (i).
Executed on off-white laid paper, not laid down. The sheet is taped to the overmount at the upper edge. There are 12 artist's pinholes along the edges. There is a folding mark running horizontally through the lower section. Apart from a general light time-staining, this work is in good original condition (ii).
"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."