MAURICE DE VLAMINCK | Le Sentier

Galerie Simon, Paris
Mr. & Mrs Julian C. Stanford, Berkeley
Private collection, Switzerland
Private collection and thence by descent to the present owner

New York, The Museum of Modern Art; Minneapolis, The Minneapolis Institute of Arts; San Francisco, San Francisco Museum of Art & Toronto, The Art Gallery of Toronto, Les Fauves, 1952-53 (probably)

It has not been possible to see the work entirely unframed. The canvas is not lined. Examination under UV light reveals no evidence of retouching. There are lines of stable craquelure in places and some small areas of paint shrinkage, notably to the dark green pigment. There are a few small dots of paint losses, notably in the upper right quadrant in the sky (approx. 8 cm from upper edge and 25 cm from right edge). There is some frame rubbing along the extreme edges. This work is 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.
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This work will be included in the forthcoming Vlaminck digital database, being prepared under the sponsorship of the Wildenstein Plattner Institute, Inc.