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Auguste Bonheur French, 1821-1884
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Auguste Bonheur
- Study of three Sheep Heads
- signed in pencil l.r.: A Bonheur
- oil on paper laid on canvas
- 17 by 41.5 cm.; 6¾ by 16¼ in.
Provenance
Victor Franses Gallery, London
Condition
The sheet has been laid down. There are some minor creases to the sheet in places, particularly to the lower right corner. There are some pin holes to the corners and some extremely minor flecks of paint loss towards the upper edge. Otherwise in good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals some minor retouching to the corners, edges and some flecks elsewhere. Held in a simple gold painted frame in fair 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
To be sold together with a similar oil study of sheep heads attributed to the same hand.