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Félix Vallotton
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Félix Vallotton
- Coppée prie "Merci mon Dieu, on peut enfin tuer en votre nom!" (i)Couverture du CRI DE PARIS, 26 août 1900"Et puis zut à la fin!... " (ii)Couverture du CRI DE PARIS, 24 juin 1900
- inscriptions de Félix Vallotton (en haut à gauche) et (en bas) (i)
inscriptions de Félix Vallotton (en haut à droite) et (en bas) (ii) - chaque dessin: encre sur papier
- chaque dessin : 26 x 20 cm; 10 1/4 x 7 7/8 in.
Exhibited
Lyon, Musée des Beaux-Arts; Marseille, Musée Cantini, Le très singulier Vallotton, 2001, hors catalogue (i & ii)
Literature
Ashley St-James, Vallotton, dessinateur de presse, Paris, 1979, no. 94 (i), no. 90 (ii)
Jean-Paul Morel, Vallotton, dessinateur de presse, Lausanne, 2002, illustré p. 27 (i), p. 43 (ii)
Jean-Paul Morel, Vallotton, dessinateur de presse, Lausanne, 2002, illustré p. 27 (i), p. 43 (ii)
Condition
Executed on off-white laid paper, not laid down. The sheet is taped to the overmount at the upper edge. There are 13 artist's pinholes along the edges. Apart from some light time-staining along the edges, this work is in very good original condition (ii).
Executed on off-white laid paper, not laid down. There are 10 artitst's pinholes. There is a very light 1 cm. crease in the lower right section of the right edge and a very minor spot of foxing in the upper left quadrant. Apart from some light handling marks, possibly due to the artist himself, this work is in very good original condition (i).
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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."