Lot 782
  • 782

Henri-Joseph Harpignies

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Henri-Joseph Harpignies
  • Vue d'un village
  • signed hharpignies. and dated 1882 (lower left) 
  • oil on panel
  • 20 3/4 by 32 1/2 in.; 53 by 82.5 cm

Provenance

Sale: Sotheby's, London, November 27, 1991, lot 233
Sale: Christie's, New York, October 29, 2003, lot 89
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Oil on cradled panel. The surface is clean and in overall good condition aside from minor frame abrasions. There is a stable web of craquelure over the entire picture surface. Under UV light, there are some scattered retouches, especially in the darks.
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.