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Lot 136
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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
  • May Belfort (D. 354; ADR. 126; W. P14.I)
  • Lithograph
  • sheet: 790 by 596 mm 31 1/8 by 32 1/2 in
Lithograph, 1895, one of three known impressions of Wittrock's first trial proof with the key stone printed in olive-green, linen-backed, framed

Condition

The print is in good condition, linen-backed. Uneven discoloration in all four corners, time-stain at the extreme sheet edges and a discolored 1 3/8 by 32 1/2 inch strip across the top edge of the sheet. In the center of the sheet, there is an inconspicuous repaired puncture with three associated tears, the longest measuring 3 1/4 inches long. The bottom right corner reattached. Additional unobtrusive imperfections include nicks, small creases and tears throughout the sheet edges, the largest measuring 4 inches.
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.
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