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Bernard Boutet de Monvel
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Bernard Boutet de Monvel
- Les chevaux de halage sous la pluie
- Signé en bas à droite BERNARD / B. DE MONVEL
- Huile sur toile, sans cadre
- 73 x 92 cm ; 28 3/4 by 36 1/4 in
Condition
The painting sits on its original canvas, which is thick, unframed.
The painting would benefit from a light cleaning. Several craquelures are visible on the surface, especially in the sky where they are thicker (visible in the catalogue). The composition does not seem to have been varnished : no repaint is visible under UV light, nor to the naked eye.
The use of the compass is visible in the trees.
Very good condition.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Réalisée à Nemours en 1906, cette composition montrant les bords du Loing traite d’un thème récurrent dans l’œuvre de l’artiste : le chemin de halage (voir le lot 139 pour un sujet proche et le lot 328 pour une gravure sur ce thème).
Bernard Boutet de Monvel paints this composition in 1906 in Nemours. Towing horses and men are a recurrent theme in the artist's oeuvre (see lots 139 for a painting with a related subject and lot 328 for prints).