Details

Provenance

Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Millon-Jutheau, Paris, April 5, 1990, lot 17 Private Collection, France

Literature

Denise Bazetoux, Henri Lebasque Catalogue raisonné , vol. I, Neuilly-sur-Marne, 2008, no. 799, illustrated p. 219 Condition Board is stable and somewhat time darkened. Surface is clean. Under UV light: the more thinly painted areas of the work along upper edge and top of left edge fluoresce and may contain inpainting. Strokes of inpainting near upper left corner and one near center of top edge. Several strokes in 3 by 5 inch area above and to the left of the bouquet. Otherwise fine, 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalog summary

Henri Lebasque Pichet de fleurs Signed lebasque (lower right) Oil on board 23 5/8 by 22 in. 60 by 56 cm Provenance Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Millon-Jutheau, Paris, April 5, 1990, lot 17 Private Collection, France Literature Denise Bazetoux, Henri Lebasque Catalogue raisonné , vol. I, Neuilly-sur-Marne, 2008, no. 799, illustrated p. 219 Condition Board is stable and somewhat time darkened. Surface is clean. Under UV light: the more thinly painted areas of the work along upper edge and top of left edge fluoresce and may contain inpainting. Strokes of inpainting near upper left corner and one near center of top edge. Several strokes in 3 by 5 inch area above and to the left of the bouquet. Otherwise fine, 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.