Bidspirit auction | Jean-Louis Forain, French 1852-1931, Folies

Jean-Louis Forain, French 1852-1931, Folies Bergeres, Etching - Jean-Louis Forain French, 1852-1931 Folies Bergeres Etching With Certificate of Authenticity verso. Together with an etching of a rustic French scene by Auguste Brouet and an etching of a shack initialed ”JMF” u.l. in the plate. Sights From: 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 to 8 1/4 x 9 1/4, Frames: 8 3/4 x 9 3/4 to 14 3/4 x 17 1/2 Condition: Forain: Not laid down. Hinged with tape along top edge with mat water stain through lower 1/3. Several small tack holes through center of work and art corners. Scattered handling creases. Some marker and pen marks in margins. The Cabin: Attached to mats along top and bottom edges. But to front mat and back mat. Discoloration and scattered foxing. Initialed J.M.F. Light rippling. Brouet: Taped to mat along top edge. Not laid down. Back stamped made in France: Badly discolored from cardboard backer. Lowe right corner stamped with HSK Circle Librairie estamps. Signed in pencil and numbered 22/100. Paper has watermark “Van Gel”. Light handling creases. Scattered foxing. Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER’S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%.Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommend asking for a shipping quote before bidding. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE THE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.