HENRI CHARLES MANGUIN | Nature morte aux grenades

Private Collection, France
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 2000

The canvas is not lined and examination under UV light reveals no signs of retouching. There is a small puncture to the centre of the canvas with associated paint loss. There are some paint losses to the left part of the upper edge, scattered along the lower edge and towards the centre of the right edge. There is some paint shrinkage to the deep purple pigments along the right edge, as well as to the deep green of the melon and the maroon colours of the figs on the far left, as well as to the dark blue pigment of the bouquet. There is a faint stretcher bar mark along the upper edge, visible only in raked light. There are some scattered fine lines of craquelure in places. The colours are fresh and 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."

To be included in the forthcoming supplement to the Manguin Catalogue raisonné being prepared by Claude Holstein Manguin and Marie-Caroline du Sainsaulieu.