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FÉLIX VALLOTTON | La route d'Honfleur
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 EUR
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Description
- Félix Vallotton
- La route d'Honfleur
- signed F. VALLOTTON and dated 02 (lower right)
- oil on paper laid down on panel
- 25,3 x 34,8 cm; 10 x 13 5/8 in.
- Painted in 1902.
Provenance
Durand-Ruel, Paris, no. 19189
Galerie Vallotton, Lausanne (1963)
Philippe Bemberg, Paris & Lausanne
Thence by descent to the present owner
Galerie Vallotton, Lausanne (1963)
Philippe Bemberg, Paris & Lausanne
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Rudolf Koella, Das Bild der Landschaft im Schaffen von Félix Vallotton. Wesen, Bedeutung, Entwicklung, Zürich, 1969, pp. 164s
Marina Ducrey, Félix Vallotton, 1865-1925, L'oeuvre peint, vol. II, Lausanne, 2005, no. 438, illustrated p. 270
Marina Ducrey, Félix Vallotton, 1865-1925, L'oeuvre peint, vol. II, Lausanne, 2005, no. 438, illustrated p. 270
Condition
Oil on paper laid down on panel. The panel is cradled. There is no evidence of retouching under UV light. There are a few dots of pigment loss in places predominately along the extreme edges and relating to slight frame rubbing and a few minor vertical lines of craquelure along the upper edge. There is a fly spot towards the lower left corner. There is a minor surface scratch (approx. 4 cm long) towards the centre of the lower edge. There are a few dots of skinning to the left part of the sky (visible in the catalogue illustration). The sheet is light stained. This work is in overall 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
From the Philippe Bemberg Collection
(Lots 201 - 210)
Philippe Bemberg (1919-1963) belonged to a family of collectors whose history joins different continents. The group of unique works that Sotheby's is pleased to present in this catalogue gives a great vision of this collection, built up over many years by Philippe Bemberg.
The superb pastel drawing Jockey by Edgar Degas (sale on March 22, 2018) and Le Pont Royal, après-midi, temps couvert, 4th series, in soft colours by Camille Pissarro are without doubt masterpieces.
Originally from Cologne in Germany, the Bembergs were already skilled businessmen with the growth of European-wide commerce during the Enlightenment in the 17th and 18th centuries. In the middle of the 19th century, Otto Bemberg (1827-1895) developed in Argentina and in Europe, in particular in Germany and France, a considerable amount of activity in banking, brasseries, large scale agriculture and diplomacy. The varied nature of these different domains announced foreshadowed the eclectic nature of his descendants as businessmen, collectors and philanthropists.
The high quality of the works in this collection offers a panorama of late 19th century and early 20th century Art: Corot, Vuillard, Boudin, Renoir, Vlaminck, Derain and a few others. Philippe Bemberg's excellent eye drew him to a few, selected artists such as Valadon, Villon and Lebourg. The history of art of the second half of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century is summed up through the exceptional works of his collection.
This family of patrons was directly involved with the Arts: Herman Bemberg (1859-1931), great-uncle of Philippe Bemberg was a Belle Epoch composer and Georges Bemberg (1915-2011), his cousin, passionate about old master and modern painting as well as furniture, created the famous foundation that bears family name located today in the Hôtel d'Assezat in Toulouse.
It is rare to find such a coherent and high quality group of works. Philippe Bemberg's collection was kept until today by his nephews and nieces, and includes important works by a few of the major Impressionist and 20th century avant-garde artists. Sotheby's is delighted to present this collection at auction, the result of the Bemberg family's vision of modern painting.
Pierre Mothes, Vice-Président, Sotheby's France
(Lots 201 - 210)
Philippe Bemberg (1919-1963) belonged to a family of collectors whose history joins different continents. The group of unique works that Sotheby's is pleased to present in this catalogue gives a great vision of this collection, built up over many years by Philippe Bemberg.
The superb pastel drawing Jockey by Edgar Degas (sale on March 22, 2018) and Le Pont Royal, après-midi, temps couvert, 4th series, in soft colours by Camille Pissarro are without doubt masterpieces.
Originally from Cologne in Germany, the Bembergs were already skilled businessmen with the growth of European-wide commerce during the Enlightenment in the 17th and 18th centuries. In the middle of the 19th century, Otto Bemberg (1827-1895) developed in Argentina and in Europe, in particular in Germany and France, a considerable amount of activity in banking, brasseries, large scale agriculture and diplomacy. The varied nature of these different domains announced foreshadowed the eclectic nature of his descendants as businessmen, collectors and philanthropists.
The high quality of the works in this collection offers a panorama of late 19th century and early 20th century Art: Corot, Vuillard, Boudin, Renoir, Vlaminck, Derain and a few others. Philippe Bemberg's excellent eye drew him to a few, selected artists such as Valadon, Villon and Lebourg. The history of art of the second half of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century is summed up through the exceptional works of his collection.
This family of patrons was directly involved with the Arts: Herman Bemberg (1859-1931), great-uncle of Philippe Bemberg was a Belle Epoch composer and Georges Bemberg (1915-2011), his cousin, passionate about old master and modern painting as well as furniture, created the famous foundation that bears family name located today in the Hôtel d'Assezat in Toulouse.
It is rare to find such a coherent and high quality group of works. Philippe Bemberg's collection was kept until today by his nephews and nieces, and includes important works by a few of the major Impressionist and 20th century avant-garde artists. Sotheby's is delighted to present this collection at auction, the result of the Bemberg family's vision of modern painting.
Pierre Mothes, Vice-Président, Sotheby's France