Lot 116
  • 116

Henri-Joseph Harpignies

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description

  • Henri-Joseph Harpignies
  • Scène de chasse à courre
  • Signé en bas à gauche Hy Harpignies '66 ;
    Au dos porte d'anciens numéros 8148 et 246 et une ancienne étiquette d'exposition n°99
  • Huile sur toile
  • 130 x 72,5 cm ; 51 x 28 1/2 in

Provenance

Peint pour les banquiers Rodriguez et Brun, selon le catalogue de l'exposition au Palais Pitti; 
Première vente Rouart, Paris, Galerie Manzy-Joyant, 9-11 décembre 1912, n°205;
Vente Christie's, Londres, 9 juillet 1920, n°75 (vendu avec le lot suivant) ;
Collection Pospisil, Venise;
Resté dans la famille des précédents.

Exhibited

Exposition de la peinture française à Florence, Palais Pitti, Florence, 1945, p.38-39, n°99

Literature

Vollmer, Harpignies, 1923, selon le catalogue de l'exposition au Palais Pitti

Condition

Under UV light, we can see a small minor repaint on the hunter's bag on a minor repaint on the right. A thin vertical scratch is visible on the right. The painting is thin in some areas. very good condition. None of these elements damage the composition's lecture. We would recommend this painting.
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