- 783
Léon Richet
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Léon Richet
- Late Summer Sun
- signed Léon Richet (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 21 1/4 by 31 1/8 in.; 54 by 79 cm
Provenance
Sale: Skinner, Boston, September 7, 2007, lot 337
Condition
Oil on canvas, lined. There is a minor bump in the center of the canvas. The surface is in overall good condition aside from some minor retouching that is visible to the naked eye along the edges and in the tree near the upper left corner. There is a stable web of craquelure over the picture surface, as well as some minor frame abrasion along the extreme edges, especially at the left edge. Under UV light, there is a 2 1/2 inch horizontal tear extending from the right facing stump on the right tree and a couple scattered spots in the sky. The clouds directly above the tree also fluoresce slightly. Framed.
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.