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Paul Sérusier
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul Sérusier
- Retour en forêt, les ramasseurs d'aiguilles de pins
- oil on canvas
- 72.8 by 92cm., 28 5/8 by 36 1/4 in.
Provenance
Mogens Ballin, Copenhagen (an artist and friend of Sérusier, probably acquired directly from the artist)
Collection Bredholt, Copenhagen (acquired before 1956)
Sale: Galerie Motte, Geneva, 7th November 1968, lot 37bis
Purchased at the above sale by the family of the present owners
Collection Bredholt, Copenhagen (acquired before 1956)
Sale: Galerie Motte, Geneva, 7th November 1968, lot 37bis
Purchased at the above sale by the family of the present owners
Exhibited
Copenhagen, Galerie Einkel & Magnussen, Gauguin et ses amis, 1956, no. 126
Literature
Marcel Guicheteau, Paul Sérusier, Paris, 1976, no. 137, illustrated p. 226
Condition
The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals three small areas of retouching to the trunk of the rightmost tree (the largest of which is approx. 3cm. long) and a thin line of retouching appox. 15cm. long to the upper left corner. There are scattered further spots and smaller lines in places. This work is in overall good condition.
"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."