Details

Provenance

Galerie l'Effort Moderne (Léonce Rosenberg), Paris Galerie Henri Bénézit, Paris Private Collection Sale: Briest Scp., Paris, March 4, 1998, lot 94 Acquired at the above sale

Exhibited

Vitry-sur-Seine, Galerie Municipale, Herbin, Oeuvres 1905-1960 , 1987, no. 19

Literature

Anne Bonny, Les Années 20 , Paris, 1989, p. 223 Geneviève Claisse, Herbin, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint , Paris, 1993, no. 461, illustrated p. 360 Condition Work is in very good condition. Canvas is not lined. Under UV light: retouches visible at extreme edges to address frame abrasion as well as a nailhead size dot near upper right corner, otherwise fine. 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

Auguste Herbin LA LECTURE Signed Herbin (lower right) Oil on canvas 31 7/8 by 39 3/8 in. 80.8 by 100.1 cm Provenance Galerie l'Effort Moderne (Léonce Rosenberg), Paris Galerie Henri Bénézit, Paris Private Collection Sale: Briest Scp., Paris, March 4, 1998, lot 94 Acquired at the above sale Exhibited Vitry-sur-Seine, Galerie Municipale, Herbin, Oeuvres 1905-1960 , 1987, no. 19 Literature Anne Bonny, Les Années 20 , Paris, 1989, p. 223 Geneviève Claisse, Herbin, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint , Paris, 1993, no. 461, illustrated p. 360 Condition Work is in very good condition. Canvas is not lined. Under UV light: retouches visible at extreme edges to address frame abrasion as well as a nailhead size dot near upper right corner, otherwise fine. 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.