Details

Provenance

Galerie Nichido, Tokyo Sale: Mainichi Auction, Tokyo, 1st August 2015, lot 1279 Private Collection, Japan (purchased at the above sale. Sold: Sotheby's, London, 22nd June 2016, lot 198) Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Literature

Xavier de Coulanges, André Brasilier, Catalogue raisonné 1982-2002 , Paris, 2002, vol. I, no. 1992/53, illustrated in colour p. 216 Condition The canvas is not lined and UV examination reveals no evidence of retouching. There is a very small area of minor paint shrinkage towards the centre of the upper edge and some extremely minor frame abrasion to some parts of 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. 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

Description André Brasilier Automne signed André Brasilier (lower right); signed A.B. and titled on the reverse oil on canvas 116 by 81cm., 45 5/8 by 31 7/8 in. Painted in 1992. Provenance Galerie Nichido, Tokyo Sale: Mainichi Auction, Tokyo, 1st August 2015, lot 1279 Private Collection, Japan (purchased at the above sale. Sold: Sotheby's, London, 22nd June 2016, lot 198) Purchased at the above sale by the present owner Literature Xavier de Coulanges, André Brasilier, Catalogue raisonné 1982-2002 , Paris, 2002, vol. I, no. 1992/53, illustrated in colour p. 216 Condition The canvas is not lined and UV examination reveals no evidence of retouching. There is a very small area of minor paint shrinkage towards the centre of the upper edge and some extremely minor frame abrasion to some parts of 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. 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."