Lot 114
  • 114

Gustave Courbet

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • Gustave Courbet
  • Plage normande à marée basse
  • Porte une signature en bas à gauche G Courbet
  • Huile sur toile

    Gustave Courbet and workshop ; Beach in Normandy ; bears a signature lower left  G Courbet ; Oil on canvas
  • 43 x 59 cm ; 17 by 23 1/4 in

Provenance

Collection Charles Lefèvre;
Château de Cosselles, Chevilly;
Vente à Paris, Hotel Drouot, 4 octobre 1999, n°224. Acquis à cette vente par l'oncle du propriétaire actuel.

Literature

Sera inclus au Catalogue Raisonné Critique par thèmes de l'oeuvre de Gustave Courbet et de ses collaborateurs, en préparation par Jean-Jacques Fernier et la fondation Wildenstein, sous la rubrique Courbet et collaboration.

Condition

The photo is slightly darker than the original Several minor retouchings scattered over the surface and one scratch restored in the sky Good overal 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. 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."

Catalogue Note

Dans un courrier daté du 17 janvier  2010, Jean-Jacques Fernier date ce tableau  des dernières années de la vie de Courbet, à partir de 1872. Il le pense de la main de Courbet, avec la collaboration d'Ernest Brigot.