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Henri Fantin-Latour
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Fantin-Latour
- BOUQUET DE ROSES
signed Fantin and dated 79 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 27 by 35.2cm., 10 5/8 by 13 7/8 in.
Provenance
Mrs Edwin Edwards, London
J. Russel Buckler, London (sale: Christie's, London, 10th March 1906, lot 78)
Wallis (purchased at the above sale)
John Smiley (acquired in 1906; sale: Christie's, London, 1st May 1959, lot 102)
St. James Galleries, London (purchased at the above sale)
Acquavella Galleries, Inc., New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
J. Russel Buckler, London (sale: Christie's, London, 10th March 1906, lot 78)
Wallis (purchased at the above sale)
John Smiley (acquired in 1906; sale: Christie's, London, 1st May 1959, lot 102)
St. James Galleries, London (purchased at the above sale)
Acquavella Galleries, Inc., New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Mme Fantin-Latour, Catalogue de l'œuvre de Fantin-Latour, Paris, 1911, no. 947, p. 98
Condition
The canvas is lined. There are some scattered pinhead-sized specks of retouching to the red flower in the centre of the bouquet. There is some green pigment that fluoresces under UV light, mainly to the edges of the bouquet. All retouchings are visible under UV light. This work is in 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."
"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."