Henri Lebasque

Galerie Georges Petit, Paris
M. F. Manaut, Paris
Sale: Loudmer, Paris, June 18, 1969, lot 70
Galerie Jean Tiroche, New York
Irving Brenner Galleries, Ltd., New York
Private Collection (and sold: Sotheby's, New York, November 3, 2005, lot 162)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Paris, Galerie Georges Petit, Exposition Lebasque, 1927, no. 57
Angers, Societé des Amis des Arts d'Angers, Exposition, 1928

Paul Vitry, Henri Lebasque, Paris, 1928, illustrated p. 109 (titled La baie de Morgat and dated 1924)
Denise Bazetoux, Henri Lebasque, Catalogue raisonné, vol. I, Neuilly-sur-Marne, 2008, no. 322, illustrated p. 121 (titled Sur la terrasse à Morgat and dated 1924)

The canvas is lined. The surface is slightly dirty. Under UV light: several strokes of inpainting along the edges, especially the top, left and bottom edges, to address prior frame abrasion. There is also a one inch area of inpainting at the extreme lower left corner. Several pin dot retouches and a one centimeter area of inpainting in the sky toward the upper left corner. There are scattered strokes in the sky below the right half of the top edge. Lastly, there's an area of repair with associated inpainting in the figure's lower back, possibly to address a previous puncture. Otherwise fine, the work is in generally good condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.