Gustave Dore

Lot 310 Property from the Collection of Dr. Louis Wener, Washington, D.C. Gustave Doré (French 1832-1883) Moorish Chieftain Signed G Doré l.r.; also titled on paper label affixed to verso and inscribed Askew/ Durlacher/ Wash, D.C/ 2./ 2334/2 on verso Oil on paper mounted on board 13 x 8-3/4 in (33 x 22.2 cm) Estimate $1,000-3,000 Provenance: Durlacher Brothers, New York, 1967 By descent to current owner Weschler's provides written condition reports, upon request, for any lot in our auctions. Such a condition report is provided as a courtesy to our clients and should in no instance replace first hand inspection by a prospective buyer or his/her agent. All property is sold "as is" in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph 3 of Conditions of Sale. Neither Weschler's nor the consignor makes any express or implied warranty or representation as to the condition of any lot offered for sale, and no statement made at any time, whether oral or written, shall constitute such a warranty or representation.

Gustave Doré Strasbourg, 1832 - Paris, 1883 Scène sur le Nil tirée de l'Ancien Testament Huile sur toile Signée 'G. Doré' en creux en bas à droite 'SCENE OF THE OLD TESTAMENT', OIL ON CANVAS, SIGNED LOWER RIGHT, BY GUSTAVE DORE h: 12 w: 22 cm Estimation 1 500 - 2 000 €

LANDSCAPE BY GUSTAVE DORE (FRANCE, 1832-1883). Oil on canvas, signed lower left. Village nestled in a mountain pass. Minor flaking. 46"h. 34"w., in a gilt frame, 52"h. 40"w. Estimate $ 2,000-3,000 Property of the Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio, to benefit its Acquisition Fund. The paint is very thin and appears to have been re-stretched at one time. We provide condition information when it is requested by a potential bidder, as a part of our dedication to excellent customer service. However, the absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. Garth's Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission regarding an item's condition. We encourage you to call or email with any questions. We also encourage you to come see us and preview the auction in-person. Thank you for your business.

* Gustave Dore (French, 1832-1883) Rime of the Ancient Mariner pencil and ink on paper signed G. Dore (lower right) 19 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches. Estimate $ 4,000-6,000 Property from the Ralph Esmerian Collection, New York, New York Laid to paper; affixed to mount along bottom edge; mat burn and time staining.

Lot 2 GUSTAVE DORÉ (french 1832-1883) "DOUBTING, DREAMING DREAMS NO MORTAL EVER DARED TO DREAM BEFORE" Signed 'G. Doré' bottom right, ink and wash heightened with white on paper laid to card 20 1/2 x 14 in (52.1 x 35.6cm) provenance: Private Collection, Ohio. literature: Edgar Allen Poe, The Raven, New York, 1884 (illus.) note: The present work was done as an illustration for The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe. Estimate $4,000-6,000 This work is in generally good condition apart from a loss with associated tear at outer left edge, near center, and browning to outer right edge and along part of top edge. The browning along the top edge is narrower in width and more concentrated than the browning at outer right edge. At left edge, approx. 9 7/8 inches from the bottom left, there is an approx. 1/8 inch long triangular-shaped loss; the associated tear in the sheet, which is visible (and likely reparable) is just shy of 1/2 inch long. At lower left edge, we note an approx. 1/4 inch (likely) restored tear in sheet, which is 2 3/4 inches from bottom left edge. The browning at outer right edge is diffuse, and concentrated mainly along lower portion of outer right edge. There are some scattered, tiny brown spots. The majority of the bottom edge of the card has sustained some generally minor physical damage - small losses, breaks - which extends into outer edge of sheet, which has minor losses, abrasions - a slightly jagged, rather than straight, edge. Some of the other outer edges have some very slight breaks, imperfections, and the outer right edge appears to be unevenly cut. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale. Sold for $22,000