Henri Fantin-Latour French, 1836-1904

Gustave Tempelaere, Paris
Guyotin
Michel Pelletier (his sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 1 June 1922, lot 59)
F. & J. Tempelaere, Paris (purchased at the above sale)
E.J. van Wisselingh, Amsterdam
Mrs A. Groesbeek-Assenbroek, Amsterdam (her sale: Frederik Muller, Amsterdam, 17-25 April 1956, lot 194)

Amsterdam, E.J. van Wisselingh, Peinture française, Ecole du 19e siècle, 1929, no. 23
Amsterdam, E.J. van Wisselingh, Peinture française, XIXe et XXe siècle, 1949, no. 21

 

Madame Fantin-Latour, Catalogue de l'oeuvre complet de Fantin-Latour, Paris, 1911, p. 203, no. 1905 

Original canvas. Some of the pigments fluoresce under ultraviolet light though these do not appear to be retouchings. There is some fine paint shrinkage to the centre of the left edge and some faint craquelure, otherwise the work is in good condition. Held in a simple gilt wood frame with a red velvet slip.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Painted in 1902.