Lot 125
  • 125

Aristide Maillol

Estimate
400 - 600 EUR
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Description

  • Aristide Maillol
  • EVE OU FEMME AGENOUILLÉE
  • eau-forte, belle épreuve du premier état (sur deux), imprimée avec un léger voile d'encre laissé par la planche, en marge du tirage de 100 exemplaires, sur papier vergé filigrané Michallet-France.
  • planche : 31 x 38 cm ; 12¼ x 14 7/8 in.
  • feuille : 47,7 x 62,7 cm ; 18¾ x 24 5/8 in.

Literature

Johnson 77, Guérin 330

Condition

With full margins, a deckle at each edge, very pale paper discoloration to the margins, handling creases (some extending into the image), one or two fox marks to the margins, a few minuscule tears to the extreme edges of the sheet
"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

etching, 1926, a good impression of the first state (of two) printed with a veil of tone, aside from the edition of 100, on laid paper watermarked Michallet-France.