Lot 29
  • 29

Victor Pierre Huguet

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Victor Pierre Huguet
  • Halt in the Desert
  • signed V. Huguet lower left
  • oil on panel
  • 37.5 by 46cm., 14¾ by 18in.

Provenance

Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 18 April 2007, lot 18
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

The panel is flat, even and ensuring a stable support. Ultra-violet light reveals some relatively minor signs of retouching, notably strokes and small spots along the upper framing edge, scattered small spots in the sky, and some very minor small spots to the right of the lower centre in the ground. This work is in good overall condition and ready to hang. Presented in a decorative gilt rococo-style frame, with a nameplate.
"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."