- 80
Paul Gauguin
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Paul Gauguin
- Manao Tupapau (Kornfeld 20)
- 202 by 355 mm 7 15/16 by 14 in sheet 245 by 390 mm 9 5/8 by 15 3/8 in
Woodcut printed in yellow, black and red-orange, c. 1894, fourth (final) state, one of approximately 25 to 30 impressions printed by Louis Roy on heavy tan Japan paper, with margins, in good condition except the colors slightly attenuated, faint light-stain, laid down to card, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition as catalogued. Exposure to light has faded the colors slightly and darkened the paper tone, most visible in the margins. The sheet is laid down to card (see Kornfeld reference in cataloguing.)
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Kornfeld mentions that several of the impressions printed by Roy were subsequently "pasted on cardboard."