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Henri Ottmann
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Ottmann
- GARE DU LUXEMBOURG DANS LA BRUME DU MATIN
- signed H. Ottmann and dated 02 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 48.5 by 69cm., 19 1/8 by 27 1/8 in.
Exhibited
Brussels, Dixième Salon de la Libre Esthétique, 1903, no. 275 (titled Gare du Luxembourg, Brouillard)
Condition
The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals some scattered thin lines and tiny spots of retouching throughout the composition, most prominently towards the upper left corner, and a 10cm-long intermittent vertical line of retouching to the lower right corner. There are some fine lines of craquelure, which appear to be stable, with some tiny associated paint losses in places. Otherwise, this work is in overall fairly good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though the pinks are more prominent 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."
Catalogue Note
Influenced by the French Impressionists, Ottmann infuses the present work with soft tones reminiscent of Renoir’s palette in a dynamic and modern composition. Gare du Luxembourg dans la brume du matin is one of the three version depicting this station under different weather conditions (wind, frost, fog), one of which is at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris. All three were exhibited at the Salon de la Libre Esthétique in Brussels in 1903.