Details

Provenance

Galerie Rosengart, Lucerne Mrs Joseph Weinstein, New York Sale: Christie's, New York, 16th May 1990, lot 405 Robert C. Guccione Collection, New York

Exhibited

Roslyn Harbour, Nassau County Museum of Art, From Botticelli to Matisse, Masterpieces of the Guccione Collection , 1994, illustrated in the catalogue

Literature

Lionello Venturi, Georges Rouault , New York, 1940, no. 116, illustrated pl. 94 (titled Forains ) Pierre Courthion, Georges Rouault. Sa vie et son œuvre , Cologne & Paris, 1962, no. 359, illustrated p. 438 Isabelle Rouault & Bernard Dorival, Rouault: L'œuvre peint , Monte-Carlo, 1988, vol. II, no. 1820, illustrated p. 143 Condition Executed on paper, laid down on canvas. There are no signs of retouching visible under UV light. Apart from two lines of craquelure towards the lower right corner and some lines of paint shrinkage towards the lower left corner, this work is in good condition.<br><br>Colours: Overall more subtle in the original. "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."

Catalog summary

Georges Rouault PAYSANS signed G. Rouault (lower left) oil on paper laid down on canvas 59.7 by 39.7cm., 23 1/4 by 15 3/8 in. Provenance Galerie Rosengart, Lucerne Mrs Joseph Weinstein, New York Sale: Christie's, New York, 16th May 1990, lot 405 Robert C. Guccione Collection, New York Exhibited Roslyn Harbour, Nassau County Museum of Art, From Botticelli to Matisse, Masterpieces of the Guccione Collection , 1994, illustrated in the catalogue Literature Lionello Venturi, Georges Rouault , New York, 1940, no. 116, illustrated pl. 94 (titled Forains ) Pierre Courthion, Georges Rouault. Sa vie et son œuvre , Cologne & Paris, 1962, no. 359, illustrated p. 438 Isabelle Rouault & Bernard Dorival, Rouault: L'œuvre peint , Monte-Carlo, 1988, vol. II, no. 1820, illustrated p. 143 Condition Executed on paper, laid down on canvas. There are no signs of retouching visible under UV light. Apart from two lines of craquelure towards the lower right corner and some lines of paint shrinkage towards the lower left corner, this work is in good condition.<br><br>Colours: Overall more subtle in the original. "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."