Georges Rouault
Fleurs du mal
Lot #177 |
2016-02-04 |
Sotheby's, London
Impressionist & Modern Art Day Sale
Category:
Works on Paper
Estimate:
GBP 20,000 - 30,000 (currency of sale)
USD 27,100 - 40,650 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: L16004
Auction name: Impressionist & Modern Art Day Sale
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: London
Start date: 2016-02-04
Currency: GBP
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: 20th Century French Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 21.7 by 16.3cm., 8 1/2 by 6 1/2 in.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
21.7
Width In Centimeters:
16.3
Height In Inches:
8.543
Width In Inches:
6.417
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Provenance
James Vigevano Gallery, Los Angeles Acquired from the above by the late owner (possibly)
Literature
Isabelle Rouault, Rouault, l'Ĺ’uvre peint , Monte Carlo, 1988, vol. II, no. 1929, illustrated p. 161 Condition Oil on paper laid down on canvas; there do not appear to be any signs of retouching visible under UV light. There is a loss to the pigment approx. 1cm. wide towards the lower left corner. There are a few very fine lines of craquelure towards the lower edge. There is a lovely thick impasto and 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. 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 Fleurs du mal signed G. Rouault (lower right); titled on the reverse oil on paper laid down on canvas 21.7 by 16.3cm., 8 1/2 by 6 1/2 in. Provenance James Vigevano Gallery, Los Angeles Acquired from the above by the late owner (possibly) Literature Isabelle Rouault, Rouault, l'Ĺ’uvre peint , Monte Carlo, 1988, vol. II, no. 1929, illustrated p. 161 Condition Oil on paper laid down on canvas; there do not appear to be any signs of retouching visible under UV light. There is a loss to the pigment approx. 1cm. wide towards the lower left corner. There are a few very fine lines of craquelure towards the lower edge. There is a lovely thick impasto and 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. 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."