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Félix Labisse 1905-1982
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Félix Labisse
- La Pierre de Foudre
- signed Labisse (lower left); signed, titled, and dated 1955 (on the reverse)
- oil on canvas
- 21 1/2 by 18 1/4 in.
- 54.5 by 46.5 cm.
Provenance
Collection Lizzola, Milan
Private Collection, Milan
Manzoni Galleria d'Arte, Milan
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1974
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie de France, 1957
Milan, Manzoni Galleria d'Arte, 1974, illustrated on cover of catalogue
Milan, Manzoni Galleria d'Arte, 1974, illustrated on cover of catalogue
Literature
Isy Brachot, Labisse Catalogue de l'oeuvre Peint 1927-1979, no. 289, p. 156, illustrated
Condition
Canvas is not lined. In good condition aside from frame abrasion at edges, particularly at lower center where a nail abraded the canvas and caused paint loss and a small puncture (total area approx. 1/4 in.); spec of loss at center left edge. Pigment separation to red in center. Minute and stable craquelure in blue background. Under UV: possible signs of inpaint in aforementioned cracquelure, heavy varnish). Framed under glass.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.