- 129
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
- Reine de Joie (D. 342; ADR. 5; W. P3.i)
- Lithograph printed in colors
- image: 1235 by 908 mm 48 5/8 by 35 3/4 in
- sheet: 1491 by 983 mm 58 3/4 by 38 3/4 in
Lithograph printed in red and yellow, 1892, one of Wittrock's four trial proofs and one of two known proofs 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
With margins on all sides, linen-backed sheets, the print is in good condition. Pale light-stain and slightly attenuated colors. Tears throughout, the largest spanning the width of the top sheet with black ink beginning to separate from the paper. Several areas of made-up paper loss; the largest 7 inches long and 1/4 of an inch wide. Additional imperfections include creases throughout and mottled discoloration concentrated in the join of the two paper sheets.
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.