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Henri le Sidaner
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Le Sidaner
- La Petite ville au matin, Quimperlé
- signed Le Sidaner (lower right)
- oil on panel
- 32.9 by 40.8cm., 13 by 16 1/8 in.
Provenance
A. Miszewski (sale: Sotheby's, London, 3rd May 1967, lot 70)
Leggatt Bros., London (purchased at the above sale)
Private Collection (acquired form the above)
Private Collection (by descent from the above; sale: Christie's, London, 4th February 2003, lot 233)
Richard Green Gallery, London (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Leggatt Bros., London (purchased at the above sale)
Private Collection (acquired form the above)
Private Collection (by descent from the above; sale: Christie's, London, 4th February 2003, lot 233)
Richard Green Gallery, London (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Yann Farinaux-Le Sidaner, Le Sidaner, L'œuvre peint et gravé, Monaco, 1989, no. 1095, illustrated p. 354
Condition
The panel is sound. UV examination reveals some minor spots of retouching to the right part of the upper edge. This work appears to be in overall very 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."
Catalogue Note
The present work was originally donated by Henri Le Sidaner to a tombola to raise funds for the establishment of a memorial to his friend, the Belgian painter at the forefront of Luminism Emile Claus. The two met when Claus rented a studio in Paris after 1889 and was introduced to Le Sidaner, prompting a lifelong friendship of mutual artistic admiration. The memorial was executed by the Belgian artist and sculptor Georges Minne and raised at the Villa Zonneschijn, Claus' house in Astene just outside the city of Ghent. At the time, Belgium was at the forefront of artistic exchanges also due to its geographical location, witnessing the preeminence of Symbolist art and Le Sidaner made various visits to Bruges in 1898 and 1899-1900.