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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
- Le Café Concert (D. 28-38; ADR. 16-26; W. 18-28)
The complete portfolio comprising 11 lithographs by Toulouse-Lautrec (each separately framed) and 11 lithographs by H. G. Ibels, 1893
- each sheet approx. 440 by 322 mm 17 3/8 by 12 3/4 in
The portfolio, comprising 11 lithographs by Lautrec, the red and black lithograph cover designed by Henry-Gabriel Ibels, this set lacking the 11 lithographs by Ibels that originally completed the portfolio, 1893, from the edition of 500 (there was also a deluxe edition of 50 printed on Japan), published by L'Estampe Originale, Paris, on wove paper, each framed (12 prints)
Condition
The prints are in good condition, except for soft handling creases throughout, very pale light-stain, and additional discoloration and some further creasing at the sheet edges. The cover is darkened overall from exposure to light, with occasional foxing, the sheet edges with creasing and a few associated tiny tears, discoloration and surface soiling. In addition, ADR 22 Aristide Bruant with two tiny tears at the right sheet edge; ADR 24 Ducarre aux Ambassadeurs with a tiny repaired tear at center of lower sheet edge; and ADR 20 Edmée Lescot with a tiny tear at lower right sheet edge.
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.