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Charles François Daubigny
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Charles François Daubigny
- Les Pecheurs d'ecrevisses
- signed and dated Daubigny 1872 lower right
- oil on canvas
- 46 by 62.6cm., 18 by 24¾in.
Provenance
Blumenthal Collection
Literature
Robert Hellebranth, Charles-François Daubigny, 1817-1878, (Supplément), Morges, 1976, p. 62, no. 161, catalogued & illustrated
Condition
The canvas has been relined, with some associated flattening of the paint surface. Under ultraviolet light there appear to be a few minor spots of retouching in the grass in the lower right quadrant, and a thick heavy varnish. The colours are overall much less red than in the catalogue illustration, especially in the sky.
Held in a decorative gold-painted frame.
"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."
"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."