Details

Provenance

Private Collection, Paris Private Collection, United Kingdom (acquired circa 1950) Thence by descent to the present owners Condition The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals some intermittent retouching to the right part of the extreme upper edge, a few specks to the central part of the cloud and a tiny speck to the brown side of the building. There are some fine lines of craquelure to some of the brown pigments in the lower right quadrant. Otherwise, this work is in overall very good condition.<br><br>Colours: overall fairly accurate, but the blues are slightly more subtle in the original. "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."

Catalog summary

Auguste Herbin L'aqueduc signed Herbin (lower left) oil on canvas 73.5 by 92cm., 28 7/8 by 36 1/4 in. Provenance Private Collection, Paris Private Collection, United Kingdom (acquired circa 1950) Thence by descent to the present owners Condition The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals some intermittent retouching to the right part of the extreme upper edge, a few specks to the central part of the cloud and a tiny speck to the brown side of the building. There are some fine lines of craquelure to some of the brown pigments in the lower right quadrant. Otherwise, this work is in overall very good condition.<br><br>Colours: overall fairly accurate, but the blues are slightly more subtle in the original. "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."