Lot 121
  • 121

Auguste Herbin

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Auguste Herbin
  • AzalĂ©es
  • signed Herbin (lower right)
  • oil on canvas
  • 58.4 by 58.5 cm., 23by 23 in.

Provenance

Galerie Neupert, Zurich
Sale: Germann Auktionshaus AG, 19th November 2008, lot 896
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

The canvas is not lined and there do not appear to be any signs of retouching visible under UV light. There are some fine lines of craquelure in places, the most prominent of which are some slightly raised lines to the blue area in the upper left corner and some stable paint shrinkage, mainly to the wine red pigments in the plant. There is a faint stretcher-bar mark along the left edge, only visible in a raking light. Overall this work is in very good condition and retains its lovely rich impasto surface, especially in the pink flowers.
"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."