Auguste Herbin

Denise Rene, Paris
Herman Elkon, New York (acquired from the above in April, 1966)
Gifted from the above in 1977

Paris, Galerie Denise René, Herbin, 1955, no. 17, illustrated in color in the catalogue
Amsterdam, Stedelijk Museum, Herbin 1882-1960, Rétrospective, 1963, no. 96

Geneviève Claisse, Herbin, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint, Paris, 1993, no. 992, illustrated p. 456

Canvas is lined. Minor surface rubbing is apparent toward the center of the extreme bottom edge and at the center of the left edge. A few very faint hairline surface scratches are barely visible. Under UV light: scattered pin dots of retouching are visible in the base of the triangle at the lower right, as well as in the square at lower left. A few dots are apparent below the circle at the lower center portion of the composition. Additionally, there are two small strokes in the center of the triangle at lower right and scattered pin-dot retouches are visible in the vertical sail shape at far left and in the square at center right. A very small stroke is visible at the center of the top edge. Otherwise the work is fine. The work has been sensitively restored and the surface presents beautifully. Overall the work is in very 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.