ROBERT ANTOINE PINCHON | Animation sur la plage

Galerie Katia Granoff, Honfleur (by 1989)
Sale: Oger-Blanchet, Paris, 6th March 2015, lot 23
Sale: Bernard d'Anjou, Rouen, 13th December 2015, lot 92
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Oil on canvas laid down on board. Examination under UV light shows no signs of retouching. There are some spots of paint loss to the extreme edges, the most notable of which is to the right part of the upper edge. Otherwise this work is in overall very 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

This work will be included in the forthcoming Pinchon Catalogue raisonné being prepared by Alain Letailleur.