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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
- La Passagère de 54 - Promenade en Yacht (D. 366; ADR. 137.I; W. P20.I)
- Lithograph
- image: 596 by 400 mm 23 1/2 by 15 3/4 in
- sheet: 645 by 500 mm 25 3/8 by 19 3/4 in
Lithograph, 1896, Wittrock's first (of three) states, signed in black crayon and with the artist's red monogram stamp (Lugt 1338), inscribed by another hand 'no. 22', an impression from the first edition of 50, on Japan, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, with full margins. There is an inconspicuous 2 1/2 inch crease in the bottom right corner. Minor imperfections include surface soiling concentrated at the periphery of the image and occasional soft-handling creases, only visible with raking light. The verso, with skinning in the top corners, associated with a prior hinging. Stray ink stains the top half of the sheet but not visible from the recto.
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, 19 impressions of this rare lithograph are in public collections.