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THBGeorges Doussot "Le Funambule" (Tightrope Walker)
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1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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About Auction
LiveAug 8, 2015 - Aug 9, 2015
Ahlers & Ogletree elizabeth@aandoauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Georges Doussot (French, 20th century), "Le Funambule" (The Tightrope Walker)-1967, acrylic on canvas, signed and dated lower right. Loose and abstracted figural painting depicting five young girls on a city sidewalk with bobbed black hair wearing pink dresses, two of the girls with backs to viewer drawing on the white wall, the illustrations being incised into the paint surface, with three other girls seated side by side on the sidewalk to near foreground and facing the viewer. Inscribed to verso of canvas "Le Tunambule" over "G. Doussot 1967", and "858" within a circle. Paper label to verso of frame "Cadres D'Arte, Encadrements, Maison Franco, 19 Rue Pastorelli, Nice", and ink stamp to verso of stretcher bearing same information as paper label. Framed approximately 16.75" x 20.5". Unframed approximately 9.375" x 13".
Condition
Painting: Painting examined under blacklight. Painting not relined. Painting exhibits no craquelure, as would be expected with acrylic on canvas painting. Two small areas of paint loss to upper left near corner within gray field. 1 small area of paint loss at top of "T" in signature. Slight frame rubbing to all edges with one area of minor loss to upper right edge beside illustration. One small area of loss to lower left of middle seated figure. Small dots of grime to surface - painting would benefit from professional cleaning.Frame: Frame original to the painting. Frame crafted with intentional distressing to all mouldings and corners with white washed surface bearing abrasions and loss to reveal gilt below. Some cracking at moulding joints. Structurally stable. - Shipping Info
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