Lot 244
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ACHILLE LAUGÉ | Composition de fleurs, capucines et dahlias

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Achille Laugé
  • Composition de fleurs, capucines et dahlias
  • signed A. Laugé and dated 1924 (lower right)
  • oil on canvas
  • 40.4 by 80.2cm., 15 7/8 by 31 1/2 in.
  • Painted in 1924.

Provenance

Sale: Chassaing Marambat S.A.R.L., Toulouse, 8th November 2012, lot 510
Private Collection, France
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition

The canvas is not lined. Examination under UV light reveals some intermittent retouching along all four edges as well as some spots in the background, notably towards the centre of the left and right edges, and to address a horizontal surface scratch of approximately 10cm. in the lower left corner. There is some frame abrasion with spots of associated paint loss along all four edges and a few scattered small specks of pigment loss in the background. This work is in fairly 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."

Catalogue Note

This work will be included in the forthcoming Achille Laugé Catalogue raisonné being prepared by Nicole Tamburini.