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Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Pierre-Auguste Renoir
- PAYSAGE EN ROUX
- stamped Renoir (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 26.2 by 34.2cm., 10 1/4 by 13 1/2 in.
Provenance
Lady Simon Marks, London
Lord Sieff of Brimpton, London (by descent from the above, his aunt)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Lord Sieff of Brimpton, London (by descent from the above, his aunt)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Bernheim-Jeune (ed.), L'Atelier de Renoir, Paris, 1931, vol. I, no. 250, illustrated pl. 77
Condition
The canvas is lined. There are two areas of retouching to the foliage; the first to the tree on the centre left, consisting of five lines, the largest being 3cm. in length; the second, to the centre right of the work, consisting of several areas of retouching, the largest being 2cm. sq. All retouching is visible under UV light. Apart from four small lines of retouching to the sky, and a thin line of retouching running parallel to the left edge of the work, this work is in fair condition.
Colours: The colours are more subtle in the original.
"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."