Lot 36
  • 36

André Lhote

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • André Lhote
  • Baigneuse sous bois
  • Signed A.Lhote. (lower right)
  • Oil on paper laid down on canvas
  • 32 3/8 by 25 1/4 in.
  • 82.2 by 64 cm
  • Executed in 1909.

Provenance

Simone Lhote, Paris
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, February 21, 2002, lot 56
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Oil on paper laid down on canvas. Surface in generally good condition, colors are vibrant and fresh. Some slight bumping in all four corners. One 1 inch crease visible in extreme lower left corner, possibly a repaired paper tear. Some minor paper faults visible in the extreme upper left corner, inherent to the medium. Under UV, some scattered areas of inpainting, primarily in corners and at extreme right edge, likely addressing previous frame abrasion.
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.
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