MAURICE DENIS | Vue de Roscoff

Alfred Leblanc (possibly a gift from the artist)
Sale: Hôtel Georges V, Paris, 14th March 1974, lot 112
Sale: Philippe Fournier, Rouen, 23rd June 1975, lot 507
Private Collection, France
Sale: Sotheby's, London, 26th June 2008, lot 528
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Paris, Galerie Druet, 1929, no. 41
Paris, Galerie Louis Carré, 1941, no. 29

The canvas is not lined and examination under UV light reveals no signs of retouching. There is a fine and stable craquelure to the sky. The edges of the work have been supported by restorer's tape, not visible when framed. There is a vertical stretcher bar mark visible through the centre of the composition. This work is in overall 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."

To be included in the forthcoming Maurice Denis Catalogue raisonné being prepared by Claire Denis and Fabienne Stahl.