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René Pierre Charles Princeteau
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- René Pierre Charles Princeteau
- Deux artistes peignant
- Oil on canvas
- 24 by 19 1/2 in.
- 60.1 by 49.5 cm
Provenance
Robert von Hirsch, Basel (and sold by the estate: Sotheby's, London, June 27, 1978, lot 727, as French School, 19th Century)
Acquired at the above sale
Acquired at the above sale
Exhibited
Basel, Kunsthalle, Malerei des 19. Jahrhunderts in Basler Privatbesitz, 1943, no. 305
London, Matthiesen Gallery Ltd., Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1951, no. 3, illustrated in the catalogue (titled Portrait Auguste Rodin)
London, Matthiesen Gallery Ltd., Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1951, no. 3, illustrated in the catalogue (titled Portrait Auguste Rodin)
Condition
Oil on canvas, not lined (??). Surface in generally good condition, aside from some surface dirt and dirty varnish. A few scattered areas of fine pigment separation. Under UV light; a thick green varnish visible.
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.
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.