EUGÈNE GALIEN-LALOUE | LE BOULEVARD SAINT-DENIS ET LA PORTE SAINT-DENIS
Estimate:
15,000 - 20,000 USD
Property of a New York Private Collector
EUGÈNE GALIEN-LALOUE
French
1854 - 1941
LE BOULEVARD SAINT-DENIS ET LA PORTE SAINT-DENIS
signed E. Galien-Laloue (lower left)
watercolor and gouache on card
21¼ by 30⅝ in.
54 by 77.8 cm
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Noé Willer, who will include it in the second volume of his Eugène Galien-Laloue catalogue raisonné.
Watercolor and gouache on card. The surface presents well and maintains bright colors. There are artist pinholes scattered along the extreme edges and in the corners, some of which have been retouched (not visible in current framing). There are some very minor isolated small losses, abrasions, and dots of discoloration on the surface. There are a few small scattered nicks and dents to the card at the extreme edges (not visible in current framing). Ready to hang in its current state.
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.
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Sale: Sotheby's, New York, May 23, 1985, lot 87, illustrated
Acquired at the above sale