Lot 22
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GEORGES ROUAULT | Nu décoratif - rectoLion et nu (esquisses) - verso

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description

  • Georges Rouault
  • Nu décoratif - rectoLion et nu (esquisses) - verso
  • signed with the initials G.R. (lower centre) - recto
  • gouache and ink on paper
  • 37,2 x 52 cm; 14 5/8 x 20 1/2 in.
Executed circa 1930.

Provenance

Marcel Arland, Paris
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, mounted between two overmounts. recto : Upper and right edges are deckled, other edges are unevenly cut. The sheet is undulating. There are horizontal and vertical folds at the extreme edges of the composition, probably original. There are pinholes at all four corners. There is some tape remnants along the lower edge. There are some slight scratches in areas and a few studio marks in places. verso: There are pinholes at all four corners and horizontal and vertical folds at the extreme edges of the composition, probably original (as visible from recto). There are media marks in places. This work is in overall good condition.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

The Fondation Georges Rouault has kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work.