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Paul Gauguin
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Paul Gauguin
- Noa Noa (M./K./J. 13 III.D)
- woodblock
- 351 by 204 mm 13 7/8 by 8 1/8 in
- sheet 398 by 250 mm 15 5/8 by 9 7/8 in
Woodblock printed in colors, 1894, a very good impression from the edition of c. 30, printed by Louis Roy, Paris, on heavy Japan paper, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition. Minor discoloration in the margins includes pale light-stain around the image, a few pinhole fox marks, and an area of flecked brown (pigment?) at lower center. The sheet with a rare soft handling crease in margins(flattened creases inherent to the printing process are also visible). Each sheet tip has a pair of tiny pinholes with associated minor discoloration, the upper left also diagonally creased. The verso with additional discoloration comprising mat-stain and scattered foxing. (Stray printer's ink visible at bottom center recto and throughout verso.)
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.