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Paul Gauguin
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul Gauguin
- le porteur de feï (G. 64; M. K. J. 46)
- woodcut
- Image: 163 by 285mm; 6 1/2 by 11 1/4 in
- Sheet: 182 by 300mm; 7 1/8 by 11 3/4 in
Woodcut , 1898-99, a good strong impression of the second (final) state, numbered 24 in ink at lower left of image, from an edition of approximately 40, cited in Kornfeld where only 20 other impressions are recorded, printed by the artist in Tahiti, on Japon pelure paper
Condition
With margins, in good condition apart from a fine diagonal crease at lower right corner (now flattened), framed.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Kornfeld, June 1977, lot 301 (CHF 22,000); August Laube, Zurich