Henri Le Sidaner

Galeries Georges Petit, Paris
Mr. Léon, Paris
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Merrill, New York
Gifted from the above in 1972

Yann Farinaux-Le Sidaner, Le Sidaner, L'oeuvre peint et gravé, Milan, 1989, no. 550, illustrated p. 209

This canvas has not been lined but is very dull looking. There do not appear to be any retouches or losses. The paint layer is slightly dirty and a light clean and varnish will give it some more drama. A few retouches along the bottom edge addressing some frame abrasion will make a difference. The cost of this work will be $900. The above condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com , an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's.
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