05-17-201305-18-2013
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May 17, 2013 12:00 PMCalender
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Théodore Rousseau (French, 1812-1867) Terrains boisés et humides

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2655BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 17, 2013 12:00PM

Description:

Théodore Rousseau (French, 1812-1867)

Terrains boisés et humides
Stamped "TH·R·" l.l. beneath the mat, titled and inscribed "No. 3/Rousseau/.../
sépia" in ink on a label affixed to the frame backing board.
Ink wash on paper, 4 5/8 x 6 in. (11.7 x 15.3 cm),framed.
Condition: Losses to paper at lower edge, other edges trimmed to image, subtle rippling, affixed to back mat along upper edge of the reverse.

Provenance: From the collection of Quincy Adams Shaw, by family descent to the current owner.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Inscribed in pencil on the brown paper tape on the back of the frame, "O.K. Q.A.S. Jan. 1906" and in ink "Q.A.S. Jr. '29" at the top left edge.

Losses to lower edge are due to the sheet having once been affixed to the back mat along that edge on the reverse. There are several losses to the lower edge l.l. and l.c.,and a small tear the extends from one of the losses l.c. into the drawing by about 1/8 inch. There are also minor abrasions to the reverse along that edge.

Framing notations in a later hand to the reverse of the frame backing board, including the question, "Can wrinkle be got out?"


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Keywords

Quincy Adams Shaw, O.K. Q.A.S., Q.A.S.