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Auguste Herbin
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Auguste Herbin
- Rouge
- signed Herbin and dated 1946 (lower right) ; titled "rouge" (lower left)
- gouache on paper
- 36.6 by 30.9 cm ; 14 3/8 by 12 1/8 in.
Provenance
Fernand C. Graindorge, Liège
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is fixed to the over-mount along the edges. There are remnants of an old mount visible on the reverse. A close inspection reveals an artist's pinhole in the centre of each circle (inherent to the artistic process), some minor surface abrasion on the left of the upper left circle and some scattered pin-head sized spots of paint-loss, notably in the green semi-circle in the lower centre and the green triangle. Otherwise, apart from some light time-staining, this work is in very good original condition.
The colours of the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate overall, although the original is slightly brighter overall.
"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."