Chute de Babylone

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Pen and India ink and traces of pencil on tracing paper laid down on board. Some glue remnants along the edges. The tip of the upper right corner is folded. A few small paper losses towards the edges. Some light-staining with a few associated spots of foxing in places. Two horizontal incisions with two associated tears running through the composition along the lower edge. The sheet of tracing paper undulates very slightly in places. The ink is strong.

Plume et encre de Chine et traces de graphite sur papier calque marouflé sur carton. Des résidus de colle le long des bords. La pointe du coin supérieur droit est pliée. De rares petits manques de papier vers les bords. Légère insolation de la feuille associée à de rares piqûres par endroits. Deux incisions horizontales associées à deux déchirures traversant la composition le long du bord inférieur. La feuille de papier calque ondule très légèrement par endroits. L’encre est vive.