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What Do You See? The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Part III
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- Sale 6449
Live
| Philadelphia
Jun 24 | 10:00 AM EDT
Live
| Philadelphia
Sale 6449
| Philadelphia
| Philadelphia
Estimate$2,500 – $4,000
Provenance:
Sotheby's, New York, sale June 23, 1982, lot 89.
Literature:
Madeleine Grillaert Dortu, Toulouse-Lautrec and his work, New York 1971, vol. V, pp. 388-389, no. D.2.376-D.2.377, (illustrated).
Lot Essay:
Although he is best known for his gaudy depictions of Montmartre’s nightlife, Toulouse-Lautrec engaged in the art of caricature throughout his entire career. He first started this playful practice as a teenage boy, compiling sketches of family members and friends in several albums he kept near him. As a young adult, he continued this habit in Parisian cafés and nightclubs, capturing the people around him with wit and humor. As seen in the present Lot, his caricature work spans a range of styles—from minimal, linear renderings to more elaborate and traditional "portrait-charges" featuring oversized heads and small bodies. Rothberg was particularly captivated by these whimsical pieces, as they offered insight into a lesser-known, lighthearted side of the artist’s character that few collectors appreciated.
In overall good condition. The (slightly) toned sheet is affixed to the verso of the mat via a single strip of white mesh paper tape. The sheet sits very tightly on the mat. With even edges. Minor paper loss at bottom right corner. With a small paper tear just above on the right outer edge (less than 0 1/8 in.). With evidence of handling judging from the smudges and slight discoloration along the outer edges.
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