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HENRY MORET | Basse mer, le soir
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Attributed to Henry Moret
- Basse mer, le soir
- signed Henry Moret and dated 97 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 54.5 by 65.3cm, 21 1/2 by 25 3/4 in.
- Painted in 1897.
Provenance
(Probably) Durand-Ruel, Paris
Alexandre Farra, France (acquired from the above in the 1940s)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Alexandre Farra, France (acquired from the above in the 1940s)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The canvas is not lined. Examination under UV light reveals some spots of retouching along the lower edge and a further small area of retouching within the water (approx. 3cm long). There is some craquelure and pigment shrinkage visible 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."
Catalogue Note
This work will be included in the Moret Catalogue raisonné being prepared by Jean-Yves Rolland.