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Georges Rouault
Estimate
90,000 - 120,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Georges Rouault
- PAYSANS
- signed G. Rouault (lower right)
- oil on paper laid on canvas
- 66 by 47cm., 26 by 18 1/2 in.
Provenance
Perls Galleries, New York
Medford W. Stone, California (acquired from the above circa 1968)
Private Collection, California
Medford W. Stone, California (acquired from the above circa 1968)
Private Collection, California
Literature
Bernard Dorival & Isabelle Rouault, Rouault, L'oeuvre peint, 1929-1956, Monte Carlo, 1988, vol. II, no. 2190, illustrated p. 200
Condition
Executed on paper, laid down on canvas.The canvas is not lined and there appear to be no signs of retouching visible under UV light. Apart from a nailhead-sized spot of paint loss to the centre of the composition and some light surface dirt, mainly to the lower right quadrant, this work is in good condition.
Colours: Overall the colours are stronger in the original, the blues are greener and the oranges are warmer.
"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."