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Georges Rouault
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Georges Rouault
- Tristes Os - clown
signed G. Rouault (lower left) and titled (lower right)
- oil on paper laid down on canvas
- 32 by 20cm., 12½ by 7 7/8 in.
Provenance
Mme Bourdon
Acquired from the above in October 1978 (sale: Jean Louis Picard, Paris, 3rd June 1992, lot 60)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Acquired from the above in October 1978 (sale: Jean Louis Picard, Paris, 3rd June 1992, lot 60)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Executed on brown paper laid down on canvas. The sheet is buckling in places and there are some light creases due to the laying down process. There is some light craquelure, mainly to the grey pigments, and some small paint loss in places. Otherwise, this work is in overall fairly good 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."
"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."