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Lot 339
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Henri Martin

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description

  • Henri Martin
  • LA GRANDE MAISON DE LA COMBE à LABASTIDE-DU-VERT EN éTé
  • signed Henri Martin (lower left)
  • oil on canvas
  • 86 by 106cm., 33 1/4 by 41 5/8 in.

Provenance

Galerie Georges Petit, Paris
Private Collection (acquired from the above in the 1920s)
Private Collection (by descent from the above, sale: Sotheby's London, 9th February 2005, lot 446)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals some minor scattered spots of retouching, mainly to the sky. There are some extremely fine lines of stable paint shrinkage to some of the thicker pigments. Otherwise this work appears to be in overall good condition. Colours: Overall lighter and brighter in the original when compared to the printed catalogue illustration.
"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."