Details
Genre: 20th Century Acquired By Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
Dimensions: 1/4 by 8 1/2 in.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
28.5
Width In Centimeters:
22
Height In Inches:
11.25
Width In Inches:
8.5
Edition: 4
Edition notes: Edition 1/4.
Year notes: Dated in 1928.
Provenance
Galerie Bing et Cie., Paris Valentine Gallery (Valentine Dudensing), New York (acquired by 1940) Mr. Charles Marcus & Mrs. Margaret NanetteĀ Rice, Saint Louis (acquired from the above in May 1940) A bequest from the above in 1959
Exhibited
Saint Louis, Carroll-Knight Gallery, Inc., Paintings by American, French and English Artists ,Ā 1947 (possibly)
Literature
Bernard Dorival & Isabelle Rouault, Rouault, L'Oeuvre peint , vol. I, Monte-Carlo, 1988, no. 972, illustrated p. 291 Condition Executed on cream wove paper. The sheet is slightly undulating. The lower edge is deckled. There is a layer of light surface dirt. The work is 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalog summary
Georges Rouault Solange Signed Rouault and dated 1928Ā (lower center) Oil on paper 11 1/4 by 8 1/2 in. 28.5 by 22 cm Painted in 1928. Provenance Galerie Bing et Cie., Paris Valentine Gallery (Valentine Dudensing), New York (acquired by 1940) Mr. Charles Marcus & Mrs. Margaret NanetteĀ Rice, Saint Louis (acquired from the above in May 1940) A bequest from the above in 1959 Exhibited Saint Louis, Carroll-Knight Gallery, Inc., Paintings by American, French and English Artists ,Ā 1947 (possibly) Literature Bernard Dorival & Isabelle Rouault, Rouault, L'Oeuvre peint , vol. I, Monte-Carlo, 1988, no. 972, illustrated p. 291 Condition Executed on cream wove paper. The sheet is slightly undulating. The lower edge is deckled. There is a layer of light surface dirt. The work is 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.