Modern to Contemporary Auction | April 21, 2023
Fri, Apr 21, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 45
George Rouault Aquatint
Estimate: $600 - $900
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(French, 1871-1958)
Signeur, c'est Vous, je Vous reconnais (Chapon & Rouault 85), 1927, from Miserere, signed in plate "1967 G. Rouault" Jacquemin, Paris, printer, Ambroise Vollard, Paris., publisher, aquatint, plate 22-3/4 x 18 in., sheet 25-1/2 x 19-3/4 in.; mid century wood frame, 32-5/8 x 27 in.
Rouault became the most famous religious artist of the 20th century. His desire was to create a work that would turn the heart of an observer to the mercy of God. He would use the images of common people who were hurting, poor, dejected, and downtrodden in these compositions. This likely depicts a scene from the road to Emmaus although some believe it to be reference to the doubting disciple, Thomas.
Reference: https://archiv.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/artdok/8082/1/Hoeper_Georges_Rouault_Miserere_2022.pdf
Condition
full sheet, some toning and foxing, remnant paper hinging tape left and bottom verso, small water stain in bottom margin
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Private Collection
