- 128
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Estimate
40,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
- Reine de Joie (D. 342; ADR. 5; P3.i)
- Lithograph printed in colors
- image: 1235 by 915 mm 48 5/8 by 36 in
- sheet: 1480 by 985 mm 58 1/4 by 38 3/4 in
Lithograph printed in black, red and yellow, 1892, one of Wittrock's four trial proofs and one of two known impressions of the color stones without the olive-green key stone, on two joined sheets, linen-backed, printed by Ancourt, Paris, published by Victor Joze, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition with margins on all sides and linen-backed sheets. Both sheets are unevenly discolored, the yellow has darkened and the red is slightly attenuated. Strips of white tape affix the sheets to the foam-core mount from the front. Several tears extend from the extreme sheet edges, the largest measuring 16 inches. Several areas of mottled discoloration in the sheets, particularly towards the perimeters of the sheet. Black surface soiling or stray ink in the woman's shoulder. Additional imperfections include unobtrusive creasing throughout and inconspicuous areas of paper loss in the lower right and top left corners.
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
According to Wittrock, Toulouse-Lautrec excluded the olive-green key stone from two of four total trial proofs. Lots 128 and 129 are the two cited by Wittrock.