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Henri Rousseau
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Rousseau
- Le retour des guerriers
- signed and dated Henri Rousseau / 28 lower right
- oil on canvas
- 65.5 by 54cm., 25¾ by 21¼in.
Provenance
The Hinton Gallery
A gift to the late owner from the Sultan of Oman
A gift to the late owner from the Sultan of Oman
Condition
Original canvas. There are scattered spots of retouching visible under ultraviolet light, notably to the white chemise of the left-hand figure. This work is in overall very good condition, with fresh, bright colours and a strong, clean surface. Held in a simple, gold and black-painted moulded plaster and wood frame decorated with near-eastern motifs.
"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."