Henri Le Sidaner

Galeries Georges Petit, Paris
Sale: Sotheby's, London, June 25, 1996, lot 335
Acquired at the above sale

Paris, Galeries Georges Petit, Exposition Le Sidaner, 1925, no. 22
Brussels, Galeries des Artistes Françaises; Nantes, Galerie Mignon-Massart, Le Sidaner, 1931, no. 68

Yann Farinaux-Le Sidaner, Le Sidaner, l'Oeuvre peint et gravé, Milan, 1989, no. 569, illustrated p. 215

The panel of the work is sound. There is a nail head size loss at the right edge, just above the lower right corner, likely due to frame abrasion. The loss is located outside of the image area when piece is framed. Under ultra-violet light; numerous original pigments fluoresce, in addition to several small areas of repainting, including a dime sized spot four inches above the center of the bottom edge. A few pin dots appear mostly in the lower register. 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.