Lot 143
  • 143

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
  • Peupliers au bord de l'eau
  • Porte en bas à gauche le cachet de la vente Corot (lugt 461) et au dos le cachet de cire rouge de la vente Corot
  • Huile sur toile
  • 31 x 24 cm ; 12 by 9 1/2 in

Provenance

Vente posthume Corot, Paris, 26 mai-2 juin 1875, n°172, à M. Guillaume;
Vente Galliéra, Paris, 30 mars 1965, n°238;
Vente Sotheby's, Londres, 30 juin 1966, n°126;
Monsieur Kreutzer;
Monsieur Xavier Houzel, 1968

Literature

Alfred Robaut, L'oeuvre de Corot, édition Floury, Paris, 1905, Tome III, pp.186-187, sous le n°1746

Condition

Original canvas. Good overall condition. Under UV light: Some very small retouching scattered all over the surface. Some small repaints in the sky and along the frame.
"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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