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Jules Breton
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Jules Breton
- Bergère de Douarnenez
- signed Jules Breton (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 18 1/2 by 13 in.
- 46.9 by 33 cm
Provenance
The artist's studio (and sold, Galeries Georges Petit, Paris, June 2-3, 1911, lot 96, illustrated)
Galerie Jacques Fischer, Paris
Private Collector (acquired from the above, possibly circa 1985)
Thence by descent
Galerie Jacques Fischer, Paris
Private Collector (acquired from the above, possibly circa 1985)
Thence by descent
Condition
Lined. Under UV: Old varnish fluoresces green, dots and dashes of inpainting in sky, older inpainting to address frame abrasion at left.
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.
Catalogue Note
Painted circa 1865-70.