Lot 210
  • 210

Gustave Loiseau

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Gustave Loiseau
  • Ferme en Normandie
  • signed G. Loiseau (lower left); titled and dated 1926 on the stretcher
  • oil on canvas
  • 60 by 73.4cm., 23 5/8 by 28 7/8 in.

Provenance

Galerie Durand-Ruel, Paris
Sale: Blanchet et AssociƩs, Paris, 18th May 2011, lot 170
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

The canvas is not lined and there do not appear to be any signs of retouching visible under UV light. There are vestiges of discoloured varnish in places. There are two spots of paint loss towards the upper right corner. The impasto is well-preserved and this work is in overall very good original 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.
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