- 109
Henri Lebasque
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Lebasque
- Le plateau de fruits
- Signed Lebasque (lower right)
- Oil on canvas
- 19 1/2 by 24 3/4 in.
- 49.5 by 63 cm
Provenance
Hammer Galleries, New York
Wadsworth Library, Genesco, New York (Sold: Sotheby's, New York, February 15, 1991, lot 48)
Private Collection, Austria
Condition
The canvas is lined. There are scatterd areas of retouching to the extreme right edge and to the lower right quadrant. There is a line of retouching running down the left edge, a 1/2in square area of retouching to the lower right edge, a 1by 1/2in. area of retouching towards the top right corner and a nailhead-sized spot of reouching to the bottom of the plate's edge. All retouching is visible under ultra-violet light. There are two thin 1 in. lines of craquleure to the centre of the bottom right quadrant. This work is in fairly good condition.
Colors: Overall accurate although stronger 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.
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.
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.