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Othon Friesz
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- Othon Friesz
- Le marché aux chevaux à Falaise
- signed E Othon Friesz and dated 04 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 65,2 x 81,1 cm; 25 5/8 x 31 7/8 in.
Provenance
Francis Aronson Gallery, Atlanta
Private collection (acquired from the above circa 1982)
Sale: Christie's, New York, November 6, 2014, lot 427
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Private collection (acquired from the above circa 1982)
Sale: Christie's, New York, November 6, 2014, lot 427
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
The canvas is not lined and could benefit from a restretching. Examination under UV light reveals no signs of retouching. There are pinholes to both upper corners and two further pinholes to the upper part of the left edge. There is a small area of pigment loss to the left part of the upper edge and another small paint loss towards the lower right corner.There is some evidence of frame abrasion to the right part of the upper edge and the lower right corner. There is some very fine lines of craquellure in the sky. The impasto is thick and well-preserved. This work is in good overall 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."