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Hugues Merle
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Hugues Merle
- The Butterfly
- signed Hugues Merle (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 39 5/8 by 32 1/4 in.
- 100.6 by 81.9 cm
Provenance
Alexander Gallery, New York
Private Collection, New York
Private Collection, New York
Condition
Lined. Under UV: Inpainting to address frame abrasion and in sporadic areas of the background, in a broad vertical line in head and hair of the figure at left and fine lines to address broad areas of craquelure in face of figure at right.
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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.