Lot 239
  • 239

Henri Lebasque

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • Henri Lebasque
  • Paysage, le pĂȘcheur
  • Signed H. Lebasque and dated 1890 (lower right)
  • Oil on canvas
  • 15 3/4 by 19 5/8 in.
  • 40 by 49.8 cm

Provenance

Sale: Christie's, London, June 28, 1994, lot 117
Acquired at the above sale

Literature

Denise Bazetoux, Henri Lebasque, Catalogue raisonné, vol. I, Neuilly-sur-Marne, 2008, no. 7, illustrated p. 59

Condition

The canvas is unlined. Minor paint shrinkage throughout, most notable in the light green pigments. The varnish is slightly yellowed. Under UV light, some original pigments fluoresce. There are strokes of inpainting throughout the composition, most notably in the sky. The work is in generally good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.