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Georges Rouault
(French, 1871-1958)
Réincarnation du Père Ubu (Woodcut Block), 1932
Estimate: $10,000-$15,000
Sold
$8,500
Live Auction
What Do You See? The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Part III
Location
Philadelphia
Size
7 1/2 x 8 in. (19.1 x 20.3cm)
Description
Georges Rouault
(French, 1871-1958)
Réincarnation du Père Ubu (Woodcut Block), 1932
woodcut block
initialed GR in plate (lower left)
7 1/2 x 8 in. (19.1 x 20.3cm)
The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Thickness of the block print: 1 in. In overall good condition, with traces of rubbing throughout the plate, evidenced by different shines of the ink which explains the milky aspect of the work. With accumulated dust in the interstices of the work (all in white), especially visible along the bottom outer edge. With soft margins across the plate, due to past printings (marks in circles). The edges are intact save for the bottom left, which is slightly chipped. With black duct-tape along the outer edges of the work. Additional images available upon request.
Signature
initialed GR in plate (lower left)
Provenance
Wood block cut by Aubert from the design by RouaultPublished by Vollard, Paris, France.Provenance:Dayton's Gallery 12, Minneapolis, Minnesota.Sotheby's, New York, sale of November 4, 1988, lot 548.Acquired directly from the above sale.