Lot 72
  • 72

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description

  • Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
  • TÊTES DE SOLDATS, CAVALIERS
  • encre sur papier
  • 21,3 x 15,1 cm ; 8 3/8 x 5 7/8 in.

Provenance

M. & Mme George Stein, New York
Vente : Sotheby's, New York, 6 octobre 1989, lot 9
Collection particulière, France

Literature

M. G. Dortu, Toulouse-Lautrec et son œuvre, New York, 1971, no. D. 1759, reproduit p. 289 

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on thin Japan paper. The sheet is taped to the overmount in the corners. There is a flattened crease running horizontally in the middle of the sheet. There is a 1cm restored tear running along the lower part of the right edge and a tiny 2mm loss of paper in the upper section of the right edge. The left edge of the sheet has been slightly damaged.Apart from several hairline flattened creases and 3 small losses of paper in the lower part of the composition, not visible when framed, this work is in stable 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. 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."

Catalogue Note

pen and ink on paper.