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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
- Les deux soeurs légendaries
- Signed with the artist's monogram (upper left)
Ink on paper
- Sheet: 13 1/4 by 14 3/4 in.; 33.6 by 37.5 cm
- Image: 8 3/4 by 8 3/4 in.; 22.2 by 22.2 cm
- Executed in 1896.
Provenance
Sale: Paris, Hôtel Drouot, June 24 and 25, 1921, No. 432
Gustave Pellet, Paris
Maurce Exsteens (son-in-law of Gustave Pellet), Paris
M. Knoedler & Co., New York
Mr. Feldenheimer, 1970
Thence by descent
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Marcel Guiot, Daumier-Degas-Forain-T.Lautrec, 1931, no. 61, illustrated in the exhibition catalogue p. 40
Literature
Maurice Joyant, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1864-1901: Vol 1. Peintre, Paris, 1926, p.203
Maurice Joyant, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1864-1901: Vol 2. Dessins, Estampes, Affiche, Paris, 1927, p.220
Achille Astre, Henr. de Toulouse-Lautrec, Paris, 1938, p.100
Gerstle Mack, Toulouse-Lautrec, New York, 1938, p.294
M.G. Dortu, Toulouse-Lautrec et son Oeuvre, Catalogue des Peintures, New York, 1971, Vol. VI, no. D.4.122, illustrated p.715.
Condition
Sheet is laid down on paperboard. Small loss to upper left corner of sheet not visible when work is framed. Small amount of wear to bottom edge. Sheet is toned in a way which reveals the shape of the current mat. An additional toned boarder is revealed at the extreme left and right edges when unframed. scattered areas of discoloration. A few darker toned spots particularly in lower left quadrant and lines from glue used to adhere sheet to board. Small white stroke of gouache under chin of figure on the right, most likely inherent. The figure on the left is paler than the figure on the right. Overall, there is some fading, but the work is still strong and graphic. Pin hole upper right corner. Mounting board abbrated at top and at four corners with remnants of tape. Otherwise in 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.
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.