ADOLPHE-JOSEPH-THOMAS MONTICELLI | Vase of flowers

Monticelli, Galerie Marc Stammegna, Marseille, September 18^th - October 4^th 2008, illustrated p. 22 ;
Van Gogh à Arles, dessins 1888-1889, Fondation Vincent van Gogh, Arles, July 5^th - October 15^th 2003 ;
Autour de Monticelli, Galerie Massalia, Marseille, 2013.

Nadine Stammegna, Monticelli écrit par Van Gogh, Marseille, 2003, ill. full page in color p. 70.

This work is in good overall condition, and the artist’s distinctive impasto well preserved. The work could benefit from a professional clean and revarnishing if desired. The artist’s panel is slightly raised at the centre of each framing edge, and has been laid down within a later wood panel which covers the reverse and edges. This appears to be stable. There are a couple of tiny scattered spots of paint flaking, visible only under close inspection, including one in the red flowers towards the upper centre, and another in the white pigments to the right of this. Under ultra-violet light the old varnish fluoresces quite opaquely making the surface difficult to read; some very minor retouchings are just visible, notably to the left of the signature and near the centre of the lower edge. Catalogue illustration: the colours in reality are less yellow than they appear in the catalogue illustration.
"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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We would like to thank Mr Marc Stammegna for authenticating this work in a certificate dated September 26^th 2012. The certificate will be delivered to the buyer.