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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
- Irish American Bar, Rue Royale, The Chap Book (Delteil 362; Adriani 139; Wittrock P18)
- lithograph
- Sheet: 430 by 619mm; 17 by 24 3/8 in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1895, the first state (of two), with the artist's red monogram stamp (L. 1338), from the edition of 100, printed by Chaix, Paris, on wove paper
Provenance
Ex coll. Nicos Dhikeos (L. 3529)
Condition
The full sheet, in good condition apart from slight toning overall with scattered tiny foxing, time-staining at the sheet edges. An irregular area of discoloration at the top right verso is visible in a raking light recto (in the blue background just above the bar-tender's head), a further irregular patch of discoloration at lower left recto and another verso. The red monogram stamp has faded to yellow, and there is an occasional soft handling crease (mainly at right and bottom), two short diagonal creases at lower right corner, framed.
"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."