Lot 344
  • 344

Henri Le Sidaner

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Henri Le Sidaner
  • JET D'EAU
  • signed Le Sidaner (lower left)
  • oil on panel
  • 35 by 26cm., 13 3/4 by 10 1/4 in.

Provenance

Jean Richard
Mr Edwards
Sale: Hôtel des Ventes, Versailles, 14th November 1971, lot 136
Sale: Sotheby's, London, 13th April 1972, lot 40
Sale: Christie's, London, 20th March 1973, lot 126
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Exhibited

Paris, Galerie Lorenceau, "La Poésie de l'eau" par Henri Le Sidaner, 1950

Literature

Yann Farinaux-Le Sidaner, Le Sidaner, L'œuvre peint et gravé, Milan, 1989, no. 1177, illustrated p. 370 

Condition

The panel is sound. There is a layer of varnish through which UV light does not fully penetrate, but there appears to be no evidence of retouching. Overall, this work is in very good condition. Colours: Fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, although somewhat brighter 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."