Lot 412
  • 412

GUSTAVE CARIOT | Schlangenbad

Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Gustave Cariot
  • Schlangenbad
  • signed G. Cariot and dated 1929 (lower right)
  • oil on canvas
  • 66 by 92cm., 26 by 36in.
  • Painted in 1929.

Provenance

Sale: Villanfray, Paris, 21st March 2016, lot 7
Private Collection, Europe
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition

The canvas is not lined. Inspection under UV light reveals a thick varnish preventing the UV light from fully penetrating, however there appears to be no signs of retouching. There is a minor scratch in the sky in the upper right of the composition with associated pigmented loss. There is some minor vertical lines of craquelure in the upper right corner. 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."