Lot 80
  • 80

Luc Olivier Merson

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description

  • Luc Olivier Merson
  • Studies of Fruit
  • oil on paper mounted on canvas, unframed.  Together with Adrien Moreau-Neret, Study of a Flower, charcoal and white chalk on gray paper. 2 works.
  • the first 8 1/2 by 11 in.; the second 10 by 9 5/8 in.
  • 21.6 by 27.9 cm; 25.4 by 24.6 cm

Provenance

The first: Richard Day, Ltd., London
Acquired from the above, 1989
The second: Jacques Fischer and Chantal Kiener, Paris (as Study of an Artichoke)
Acquired form the above, 1991

Condition

The first: surface has crinkling in long thin lines, mainly in center. Under UV - a few spots of scattered repaint including a line 1 in. above lower edge & possible repaint in center addressing aforementioned creases. The second: In generally good condition aside from a flattened crease lower right, rubbing & discoloration left edge. Not examined out of frame.
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