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Emile Quentin Brin
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Emile Quentin Brin
- Jardin fleuri a la fontaine
- signed Emile Quentin Brin and dated 1936 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, May 23, 1997, lot 344 (as one of two)
Acquired at the above sale by the father of the present owner
Acquired at the above sale by the father of the present owner
Condition
Oil on canvas, not lined. The surface is in overall good condition aside from some minor dirt at the lower left and around the sculpture at center. The impasto remains fresh and the colors are bright. Under UV light, the darker green may have been added over the varnish as they fluoresce. In overall good condition and ready to hang.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.