LOT DETAILS

Materials:

watercolour and gouache on paper

Size Notes:

36,5 x 22,9 cm; 14 x 9 in. (visible dimensions)

Edition:

Executed by Gustave Moreau circa 1881, Femme sur un griffon perfectly illustrates the dreamlike universe of the artist and his obsession with this subject he represented repeatedly.

Description:

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Markings:

signed Gustave Moreau (lower left)

Condition:

The work is in good condition. It seems to be laid down to its mount. The drawing does not show any appearing folding or tear. A few small traces of scratches, some probably by the hand of the artist himself (especially in the clouds), appear throughout the sheet. A light vertical scratch, about one centimeter, is visible in the lower part of the face of the woman. The watercolor remains particularly fresh and the colors do not seem to have lost their freshness and vibrancy. In the lower area, the black ink is slightly matte. The artist left a margin showing the actual paper on circa 1cm on each side and on circa 0,5cm on both the upper and the lower edges. 2 small folding are visible in the margins lower left. Some light traces of dirt appear on the edges, especially on the right area. Offered in a modern mount and framed under glass with a thin gilt baguette. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the condition of the frame. Elle se prsente en bel tat de conservation. Elle semble colle en plein son montage. Le dessin ne prsente ni pliure ni dchirure apparentes. Quelques petites traces de griffures, certaines trs probablement de la main de l'artiste (notamment dans les nuages), apparaissent sur la feuille. Une lgre griffure verticale d'environ 1cm est visible dans le bas du visage de la femme au griffon. L'aquarelle est reste particulirement fraiche et les couleurs ne semblent pas avoir perdu de leur fracheur ni de leur clat. Dans la partie basse, l'encre noire prsente une lgre matit. L'artiste a gard des marges laissant le papier nu sur environ 1 cm de chaque ct et sur environ 0,5 cm en haut et en bas. Deux petites pliures sont visibles sur les marges dans la partie infrieure gauche. De lgres traces de salissures apparaissent sur le pourtour, notamment sur le ct droit. Vendu dans un montage moderne et sous verre avec une fine baguette dore. Veuillez noter que Sotheby's ne garantit pas l'tat des cadres. "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."

Exhibited:

Paris, Galerie Georges Petit, Centenaire de Gustave Moreau (1826-1898), 1926, no. 18 __________________________________________________________________________ Paris, Galerie Georges Petit, Centenaire de Gustave Moreau (1826-1898), 1926, no. 18

Literature:

Georges Rouault, 'Gustave Moreau. Lettre d'Andr Suars  Georges Rouault', in L'Art et les Artistes, April 1926, p. 229 (as titled La Femme et la Chimre) Pierre-Louis Mathieu, Gustave Moreau, sa vie, son uvre, Catalogue raisonn de l'uvre achev, Fribourg, 1976, no. 272 Pierre-Louis Mathieu, Gustave Moreau, Monographie et Nouveau catalogue de l'uvre achev, Paris, 1998, no. 303, illustrated p. 372 __________________________________________________________________________ Georges Rouault, 'Gustave Moreau. Lettre d'Andr Suars  Georges Rouault', in L'Art et les Artistes, avril 1926, p. 229 (sous le titre La Femme et la Chimre) Pierre-Louis Mathieu, Gustave Moreau, sa vie, son uvre, Catalogue raisonn de l'uvre achev, Fribourg, 1976, no. 272 Pierre-Louis Mathieu, Gustave Moreau, Monographie et Nouveau catalogue de l'uvre achev, Paris, 1998, no. 303, reproduit p. 372

Provenance:

Willy Blumenthal (his sale: Galerie Charpentier, Paris, November 29, 1935, lot 25, sold for 10 300 f) Private collection, Paris (acquired at the above sale) Thence by descent to the present owner __________________________________________________________________________ Willy Blumenthal (sa vente: Galerie Charpentier, Paris, 29 novembre 1935, lot 25, vendu 10 300 f) Collection particulire, Paris (acquis lors de cette vente) Puis par descendance au proprietaire actuel