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Rodolphe Bresdin
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rodolphe Bresdin
- The Bon Samaritan (Van Gelder 100)
- lithograph on chine applique
- Image: 561 by 441mm; 22 1/8 by 17 3/8 in
- Sheet: 736 by 586mm; 29 by 23in
Lithograph, 1861, from the third edition printed in 1867 of circa 300, printed by l'Imprimerie Lemercier, Paris, on laid yellow Indian paper and grey chine appliqué, mounted on wove paper support
Condition
In good condition, apart from mottled pale fox marks visible in the margins of the grey chine, this sheet also with several small nicks at the top edge. The support with a repaired tear at top left measuring approximately 40mm, faint discoloration and inconspicuous skinning in the margins, and several printer's creases at the sheet edges (all well away from the image), framed. The verso with additional pale fox marks throughout and light skinning at edges.
"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."