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Georges Rouault
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Georges Rouault
- Le Christ en croix (C. & R. 286)
- Aquatint
- plate: 655 by 495mm 25 3/4 by 19 1/2 in
- sheet: 779 by 569mm 31 5/8 by 22 3/8 in
Aquatint printed in colours, 1936, a fresh bon à tirer proof impression (aside from the edition of 175), extensively annotated in ink with instructions to the printer (mostly in margins), initialled in ink, on wove paper, framed
Condition
The full sheet (a deckle edge at each side), the colours fresh, in good condition apart from minor discoloration in the margins, two nicks in deckle at lower and right sheet edges, four minute pin holes in upper margin, slight creases and handling marks, some associated with printing, framed.
(Pencil inscription lower right).
"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."
Catalogue Note
Acquired by Lord & Lady Attenborough in 1987, for £33,000