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Georges Rouault
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Georges Rouault
- Les fleurs du mal (C. & R. 274-285)
- aquatint
- overall: 685 by 530mm 27 by 20 1/8 in
The complete set, comprising 12 aquatints printed in colours, 1936-8, all bon à tirer proofs before the edition, each plate initialled and inscribed Bon à tirer in ink or pencil, some with extensive additions to the image in pencil, ink or gouache, some with annotations and instructions to the printer, on wove paper, loose in later leather-covered portfolio box and slipcase
Provenance
Acquired by Lord & Lady Attenborough in 1988, for £67,000
Condition
Needs frames - portfolio?
"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."