Lot 271
  • 271

Georges Rouault

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Georges Rouault
  • TĂȘte de Christ
  • dated 1911  (upper centre); signed G.R. and dated 1911 on the reverse
  • oil on ceramic plate
  • diameter: 31.6cm., 12 1/2 in.

Provenance

Olivier Sainsère, Paris (acquired before 1920)
Thence by descent to the present owner

Literature

Bernard Dorival & Isabelle Rouault, Rouault, L'œuvre peint, Monaco, 1988, no. C21, illustrated p. 344

Condition

Painted and glazed ceramic plate. There are some very fine spots of pigment loss to the thorn at the centre of Christ's forehead. There are some scattered surfaces scratches in places, most of which are consistent with age and handling. Otherwise, this work is in overall good condition.
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