Lot 36
  • 36

Paul Gauguin

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description

  • Paul Gauguin
  • Deux Bretonnes
  • porte le cachet P.G.O. (en bas à droite)
  • monotype sur papier
  • 25,1 x 24 cm ; 9 7/8 x 9 1/2 in.

Provenance

Vente : Gutekunst et Klipstein, Berne, 29 mai 1953, lot 207
Galerie Beyeler, Bâle
Vente : Palais Galliera, Paris, 1er avril 1963, lot 54
Collection particulière, Paris

Literature

Richard S. Field, Paul Gauguin: Monotypes, Philadelphie, 1973, no. 29, reproduit p. 69

Condition

Executed on cream laid paper, not laid down, taped to the overmount at two points along the upper edge. The edges are deckled. There are some minor creases in places, due to the paper making process and a few tiny scattered specks of foxing. This work is in very good condition.
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Catalogue Note

stamped 'P.G.O.' (lower right), monotype on paper. Executed circa 1894.