Lot 357
  • 357

GUSTAVE LOISEAU | La pointe de l'île submergée

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description

  • Gustave Loiseau
  • La pointe de l'île submergée
  • signed G. Loiseau. and dated 1910 (lower right)
  • oil on canvas
  • 60.6 by 81.2cm., 23 7/8 by 32in.
  • Painted in 1910.

Provenance

Durand-Ruel, Paris (acquired from the artist in 1911)
Durand-Ruel, New York (acquired from the above in 1926)
J. Hume, New York (acquired from the above in 1926)
Sale: Christie's, New York, 12th February 1987, lot 35
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 6th October 1989, lot 37
Sale: Christie's, New York, 8th November 2000, lot 40
Private Collection (purchased at the above sale)
Sale: Christie's, New York, 16th May 2017, lot 465
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals a number of small spots and lines of retouching in places, mainly to the central tree area. There is some wear to parts of the extreme edges, most prominently to the upper left corner. There is some paint shrinkage in places and some fines of craquelure. 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.
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Catalogue Note

This work will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue raisonné being prepared by Didier Imbert.