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Lot 2
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Gustave Baumann

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Gustave Baumann
  • Church Ranchos at Taos
  • Woodcut printed in colors
  • image: 239 by 287 mm 9 1/2 by 11 3/8 in
  • sheet: approx. 313 by 308 mm 12 3/8 by 12 1/8 in
Woodcut printed in colors, circa 1920, signed in pencil and with the artist's chop mark, titled and numbered 33/100, on wove paper

Condition

The print is in good condition, with margins. The sheet is unevenly trimmed with pale light-stain. There are three damp-stains in the bottom right corner, one of which extends into the signature, and one damp-stain in the bottom left corner. The bottom right corner is creased. The yellow border has darkened on the right side of the image and the top corners are discolored by surface soiling. There are two tears in the right sheet edge at bottom, the largest 1 inch long. Two pin holes in both the bottom edge at center and the left sheet edge at bottom. The verso, with minor surface soiling and the damp-stains showing through.
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.