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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
- Brandès et Leloir, dans 'Cabotins' (D. 62; Adr. 68; W. 53); and four studies related to the print (not in Dortu)
- lithograph and ink
- print 557 by 385 mm 21 7/8 by 15 1/8 in; first drawing 217 by 175 mm 8 1/2 by 6 7/8 in;
- second 112 by 83 mm 4 3/8 by 3 1/4 in; third and fourth 232 by 148 mm 9 1/8 by 5 7/8 in
Lithograph printed in colors, 1894, signed with the artist's red monogram stamp (L. 1338), from the edition of 50, on wove paper; TOGETHER WITH four brown ink studies on wove papers, the third and fourth on book pages, each bearing the Toulouse-Lautrec monogram (the drawings not submitted to Brame et Lorenceau for authentication) (1 print and 4 drawings)
Condition
The print is in good condition, the right margin slightly trimmed. The sheet with flattened horizontal creases at lower edge, two areas of stray red ink at right (top and bottom). The verso with skinning and hinge remains at corners.
The first drawing (multiple figures) with repaired tears throughout, an additional 1/2 in. tear at lower right sheet edge, the sheet toned with mottled discoloration verso.
The second drawing (man's portrait) toned overall with occasional foxing, a crease at top with associated skinning verso.
The final two drawings (on book pages) with areas of mottled foxing, the sheet edges with time stain, a few nicks and tiny tears
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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.
Catalogue Note
Lithograph ex coll. unidentified (purple 'Collection Gross' stamp, verso) (not in Lugt)
Sold Montauban Sale No 22, June 6, 2003
Acquired by the present owner from the above.