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François Bocion
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 CHF
bidding is closed
Description
- François Bocion
- Yvoire, 1882
- Signed and dated lower middle left
- Oil on canvas
- 33 x 47 cm
Provenance
Private collection, France
Literature
Michel Reymondin, François Bocion, l’oeuvre raisonnée, vol. 2, no. 800
Condition
Not relined.
Canvas wavy and surface slightly dirty.
Some abrasions along the margins.
Paint loss mainly visible on the lower left margin and in the lower and upper right corners.
Two horizontal folds in the upper part of the composition: one shows the traces of the stretcher
One diagonal fold in the sky from the upper left to the lower right part.
Two upstanding dents one in the roof of the hut on the left side of the composition and one on the bottom left of the signature.
Retouching in the lower right corner.
Minor craquelure mainly visible between the two animals in the foreground.
Otherwise 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
This painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity by Michel Reymondin.