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HENRI MÈGE | Nuit claire sur la rivière, environ de Hue, Centre du Vietnam (Clear Night on the River, surrounding Hue, Center of Vietnam)
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Mège
- Nuit claire sur la rivière, environ de Hue, Centre du Vietnam (Clear Night on the River, surrounding Hue, Center of Vietnam)
- Signed and dated 1952; signed, inscribed, dated and numbered N'32 on the reverse
- Oil on canvas
- 46 by 61.5 cm; 18 1/4 by 24 1/4 in.
Condition
This work is in good overall condition as viewed. There is evidence of wear and accretions along the edges of the work due to abrasions with the frame. There is some craquelure visible at the upper center of the work. There are some pinhead sized accretions at the sky, but this is easily removable through a light professional cleaning. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals no sign of restoration as viewed. Framed.
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.
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.