Lot 3
  • 3

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description

  • Pierre-Auguste Renoir
  • LES ENFANTS JOUANT À LA BALLE
  • lithographie, très rare épreuve d'essai, tirée en marge du tirage en couleurs de 200 exemplaires, en noir avant l'ajout de la signature sur la pierre, sur papier vergé filigrané MBM.

  • motif : 49 x 50,3 cm ; 15 3/8 x 19¾ in.
  • feuille : 88,6 x 61,2 cm ; 34 5/8 x 24 1/8 in.

Literature

Delteil 32, Johnson 111

Condition

With full margins, a deckle at each edge, in very good fresh condition, four bands of soft horizontal creases running from left to right (through image), a miniscule tear at extreme upper right edge of 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

lithograph, 1900, a rare trial proof (aside from the edition of 200), before the addition of the signature on the stone, on laid paper watermarked MBM.