Lot 144
  • 144

PAUL SÉRUSIER | Deux bretonnes au bord de l'Aulne

Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Paul Sérusier
  • Deux bretonnes au bord de l'Aulne
  • 150 by 74.6 cm
  • Painted in 1897.

Condition

Canvas is unlined. Surface is slightly dirty and has some minor surface scuffs. Fine lines of craquelure throughout with some associated minor paint losses. Under UV light: Faint old restoration along the vertical and horizontal stretcher bar marks, as well as some scattered pindot areas of retouching in the sky. Minor retouching along the lower right edge. There is an uneven varnish strip apparent in the third tree from the left, as well as along the lower left edge. This work is in 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.
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.