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Gustave Courbet
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Gustave Courbet
- Cliff by the water
- Signed and dated lower left 72 / G. Courbet
- Oil on canvas laid down on panel
- 19 x 24 cm ; 7 1/2 by 9 1/2 in.
Provenance
Sale, Pontoise, June 5th 1999, lot 67 ;
Purchased from the above by Antal Post de Bekessy ;
Thence by descent
Purchased from the above by Antal Post de Bekessy ;
Thence by descent
Condition
- a few minor scratches on the surface
- a small chip missing in the sky, and a few wears on the borders due to the frame
- very thin craquelures on the surface (visible on the photograph in the catalogue)
The photo is slightly too yellow compared to the painting in reality.
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
Jean-Jacques Fernier confirmed the authenticity of this work in a letter dated October 28th 1998.