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HENRI MÈGE | Outback of Fair Foo Province, Quang-Nam
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
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Description
- Henri Mège
- Outback of Fair Foo Province, Quang-Nam
- Signed; signed and inscribed on the reverse: Matin dans la jungle / Moi au Viet-Nam.(Arrièrè pays de la province de Fair Foo (Quang-Nam)(Sur la piste de Ben-Giang à Poste 6)Henri Mège The morning in the jungle / Me at Viet-Nam.(The back countries of Fair Foo province. (Quang-Nam)(On the track of Ben Giang at Post 6)Henri Mège
- Oil on wood panel
- 52.5 by 79 cm; 20 1/2 by 31 in.
Provenance
Gifted by the artist between the 1930s and 1955
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection, Germany
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection, Germany
Condition
This work is in good overall condition as viewed. There is evidence of wear, losses and accretions along the edges of the work due to abrasions with the frame (including white paint from the frame along the bottom edge). There is some craquelure at areas of thick impasto, with some associated losses in the trees at the upper right quadrant. There are some pinhead sized losses in the sky, and possible pinhead sized media accretions scattered on the surface of the work. 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.