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Rodolphe Bresdin
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Rodolphe Bresdin
- Le Bon Samaritain (Van Gelder 100)
- lithograph on paper
- image: 562 by 442mm 22 1/8 by 17 3/8 in
- sheet: 636 by 494mm 25 by 19 3/8 in
Lithograph, 1861, a fine, clear impression of the first state of three, before the appearance of the 'white bird', from the very rare First Edition (an edition of 100 was planned although it is unlikely the entire edition was realized), printed by Lemercier, Paris, on chine collé on wove support
Condition
With margins, in good condition, the chine lifting very slightly at the lower right corner, the support with some skinning and surface soiling and some faint scattered fox marks, two tiny plugged holes at right margin corners, at upper just touching the image and at lower well away from the image, surface soiling verso, unframed.
"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."