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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
- A Merry Christmas (D. 202; ADR. 201; W. 173)
- Lithograph
- image: 193 by 158 mm 7 5/8 by 6 1/4 in
- sheet: 240 by 182 mm 9 1/2 by 7 1/4 in
Lithograph, 1896, one of five known impressions, on wove paper, framed
Condition
With wide margins, in good condition apart from a window of pale light stain. Several creases appear in the top half of the sheet. Surface soiling above the banjo player's collar and the 'e' in 'Merry'. The verso, with several areas of pale discoloration and a hinge remnant in the bottom sheet at center. Two 1 1/2 by 1/4 inch hinge remnants in the top and bottom right corners. The sheet edge in the top left corner with a 1 3/4 inch vertical crease.
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.
Catalogue Note
Ex coll. Henri Petiet (not in Lugt)
During 1896, Miss May Belfort, a British singer portrayed by Toulouse-Lautrec on multiple occasions, used this lithograph as a Christmas card. Three of the five known impressions are signed and dated by Miss Belfort.
According to Wittrock, there are three impressions of this extremely rare print in private collections.