- 174
Georges Rouault
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Georges Rouault
- Qui ne se grimme pas? (see Chapon & Rouault 61)
- Aquatint
- plate: 610 by 435 mm 24 by 17 1/8 in
- sheet: 908 by 635 mm 35 3/4 by 25 in
Aquatint and etching printed in colors, 1923, from Miserere, aside from the edition of 425, the only known color impression of this image, on wove paper, framed, printed by Jacquemin, Paris, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, the full sheet. The right corners are unobtrusively creased. Pale light-stain.
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
While Rouault's self portrait as a clown was included in Miserere as a black and white aquatint, this is the only known impression printed in colors.