Lot 12
  • 12

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Estimate
3,000 - 4,500 EUR
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Description

  • Pierre-Auguste Renoir
  • LE FLEUVE SCAMANDRE, PREMIÈRE ET DEUXIÈME PLANCHES
  • D. 25 signée Renoir avec le timbre de l'artiste

  • réunion de deux eaux-fortes, belles épreuves, D. 24 premier état (sur deux) avant la réduction de la planche, D. 25 deuxième (et dernier) état après la réduction de la planche, imprimées avec un léger voile d'encre laissé par la planche, sur papier vélin.
  • motif : 26,2 x 20,7 cm ; 10¼ x 8 1/8 in. ; 25,3 x 19 cm ; 9 7/8 by 7½ in. respectivement
  • feuille : 30,9 x 24,5 cm ; 12 1/8 x 9 5/8 in. ; 32,3 x 24,7 cm ; 12 5/8 x 9 3/4 in. respectivement

Literature

Delteil 24 et 25, Johnson 112 et 113

Condition

Both with margins, in good condition apart from D. 25 with pale discoloration to the margins and slight handling creases to D. 24
"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

two etchings, circa 1900, D. 25 with stamped signature, D. 24 first state (of two) before the reduction of the plate, D. 25 second (final) state after the reduction of the plate, printed with a veil of tone, both on wove paper.