$5,228
Odilon Redon (French, 1840-1916) Il y eut peut-être une vision première essayée dans la fleur, plate 2 from Les origines, 1883, outside of the edition of 25, printed by Lemercier & Cie. , Paris (Mellerio, 46). Signed within the matrix, inscribed "unique épreuve sur blanc - 2eme planche" in pencil and with unidentified collector's mark l.l. Lithograph on paper, image size 8 7/8 x 7 1/8 in. (22.4 x 17.9 cm), framed. Condition: Foxing, pinhole to margins at each corner of the image, glue/residue to verso, handling and other subtle creases. N.B. Mellerio states "l'oeil fleur a été tiré en outre à un exemplaire unique sur papier blanc" which seems to describe this impression. Estimate $5,000-7,000 The sheet measures 21 1/16 x 15 1/2 in. The edges are thinned on the reverse, and the work may have been removed from some sort of backing. There may have been a horizontal fold across the upper margin that has been mitigated/removed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-05-11
