- 55
Edouard Hamman
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Edouard Hamman
- Hesitation
- signed and dated Ed. Hamman 72. lower right
- oil on canvas
- 55 by 73cm., 21½ by 28¾in.
Provenance
Possibly, sale: New York, 19 January 1906 (as Hesitation)
Albion Fine Arts, London
Purchased from the above by the present owner in 1983
Albion Fine Arts, London
Purchased from the above by the present owner in 1983
Literature
Possibly, Emmanuel Bénézit, Dictionnaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs et graveurs, 1976, vol. 5, p. 381, the 1906 sale cited
Condition
The canvas has been relined. There are some fine, scattered lines of craquelure only visible upon close inspection. Inspection under ultra-violet light reveals an even layer of residual varnish which makes the surface quite difficult to read. However, there is no visible sign of retouching. Overall, this work is in good condition and is ready to hang.
Presented in a decorative gilt frame.
"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."