- 102
Auguste Herbin
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Auguste Herbin
- Composition sur les lettres "F.T.P.T"
- signed Herbin, dated 1945 (lower right) and titled (lower left)
- gouache on paper
- 37.4 by 29.3cm., 14 1/2 by 11 1/2 in.
Provenance
Sale: Ader, Picard, Tajan Paris, 24th March 1981, lot 25
Purchased at the above sale by the late owner
Purchased at the above sale by the late owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is slightly time-stained, notably to the extreme edges and lower left and upper right corners,and there is some minute paint-losses in places. There are compass points to the centre of every circle, inherent to the artist process. There is some minor creasing to the edges, and two tiny nicks to the extreme lower edge. Otherwise, this work is in overall 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. 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."