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Stanislas Lépine
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Stanislas Lépine
- LE PONT DE BERCY VU DU QUAI DE LA GARE
- signed S. Lépine (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 38.5 by 60.5cm., 15 1/4 by 23 7/8 in.
Provenance
Durand-Ruel, Paris (acquired from the artist on 13th January 1888)
William L. Elkins, New York
Arthur Tooth & Sons Ltd., London
Private Collection, London (acquired from the above)
Thence by the descent to the present owner
Literature
Robert & Manuel Schmit, Stanislas Lépine, 1835-1892, Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre peint, Paris, 1993, no. 326, illustrated p. 143
Condition
The canvas is wax-lined. There is a narrow 10cm line of retouching to the centre of the left edge and a similar line to the right of the top edge. There are several small lines and spots of retouching above the horizon to the centre and some very small spots of retouching to the extreme bottom edge. Apart from a stretcher mark running vertical to the centre, this work is in good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate although stronger and deeper in the original.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."