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Georges Rouault
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Georges Rouault
- Cirque (Chapon & Rouault 198-205)
- Aquatints
- each plate: approx. 325 by 228mm 12 3/4 by 9in
- each sheet: approx. 445 by 340mm 17 1/2 by 13 5/8 in
The rare complete set, comprising eight aquatints printed in colours, 1930, from the edition of 270, executed for the unpublished book Cirque by André Suarès, on Montval wove paper (there were also 160 on Rives wove paper), loose (as issued), published by A. Vollard, Paris
Condition
The full sheets (with deckle edges at each side), the colours fresh, in good condition apart from very slight paper discoloration at the sheet edges, some paper discoloration verso. Imperfections to individual sheets include:
C. & R. 203 with with two stray fox marks.
C. & R. 204 with very slight tape residue upper left sheet 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."