Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864-1901) Le Photographe Sescau

Description:

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864-1901)

Le Photographe Sescau, 1894 (Wittrock, P22B; Adriani, 60ii/iii). Monogrammed and identified within the matrix, inscribed "Lautrec" in pencil within the image l.l. Color lithographic poster, image size 24 1/8 x 31 1/4 in. (61.3 x 79.3 cm),framed.
Condition: One horizontal and one vertical crease (each with stabilized tears),pin/tack holes along edges (some with minute rust stains or similar from the tack heads),minor nicks and tears at edges, floated within the frame, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $20,000-30,000

The work is trimmed to the image on three sides but has a margin of 5/8 inches along the top. This margin has repaired/filled tears and losses. The sheet measures 24 3/4 x 31 1/4 in. (60.2 x 79.3 cm). Possible repair in area if subject's face (see images). The poster is not laid down, but is hinged to a piece of linen-covered board at the corners and at several places along each edge of the sheet so the verso cannot be examined.


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