Lot 23
  • 23

GEORGES ROUAULT | Tête de Christ de profil

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description

  • Georges Rouault
  • Tête de Christ de profil
  • signed with the initials GR (centre lower)
  • ink and gouache on paper
  • 23,6 x 15 cm; 9 3/8 x 5 7/8 in.
Executed circa 1930.

Provenance

Marcel Arland, Paris
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, glued to the cardboard along the four edges. The sheet is undulating. There is some slight frame abrasion with a few associated dots of paint losses, most predominately at the lower edge. There is no evidence of retouching under UV light. This work is in overall very 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.
This work is a study for Les carnets de Gilbert by Marcel Arland, NRF, Paris, 1931.