Georges Rouault (Fr., 1871-1958), Christ

Aquatint in colors, "Christ en profil, ˆ droite" (from the Passion by AndrŽ Suars), rare trial proof before completion of design and prior to reduction of the plates, annotated by the artist "Essai - Passion GR" within the plate mark, annotated in pencil along lower edge of sheet "VII," matted and framed under glass. Sheet 17 5/8 x 13.5 in.; Plate size 13 5/8 x 9.75 in.; DOA 21 3/8 x 17 in.

Collection of Karen Love Jessee, North Carolina Peter H. Deitsch, New York, New York (retaining original gallery label)

Not examined out of the frame.

$1,000 - 2,000