Details

Provenance

Karl Ströer, Darmstadt Private Collection, Germany (by descent from the above and sold: Sotheby's, London, October 20, 1999, lot 78) Private Collection, Israel (acquired at the above sale) Acquired from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

Hannover, Kestner-Gellschaft, Herbin , 1967, no. 79 Dusseldorf, Kunstverein für die Rheinlande und Westfalen, Auguste Herbin , 1967-68, no. 76

Literature

Geneviève Claisse, Herbin, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint, Paris, 1993, no. 708, illustrated p. 404 Condition The work is in very good condition. Canvas is not lined. The colors are rich and vibrant. There are extremely fine lines of craquelure and pigment shrinkage visible, most notably in the black pigments. Under UV, there are some consolidated strokes of retouch in the upper left and lower left corners, some strokes in the white pigments in the lower left quadrant, and in the grey band next to the green pigments in the lower right quadrant. 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 Composition Signed Herbin and dated 33 (lower left) Oil on canvas 31 7/8 by 39 3/8 in. 81 by 100 cm Provenance Karl Ströer, Darmstadt Private Collection, Germany (by descent from the above and sold: Sotheby's, London, October 20, 1999, lot 78) Private Collection, Israel (acquired at the above sale) Acquired from the above by the present owner Exhibited Hannover, Kestner-Gellschaft, Herbin , 1967, no. 79 Dusseldorf, Kunstverein für die Rheinlande und Westfalen, Auguste Herbin , 1967-68, no. 76 Literature Geneviève Claisse, Herbin, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint, Paris, 1993, no. 708, illustrated p. 404 Condition The work is in very good condition. Canvas is not lined. The colors are rich and vibrant. There are extremely fine lines of craquelure and pigment shrinkage visible, most notably in the black pigments. Under UV, there are some consolidated strokes of retouch in the upper left and lower left corners, some strokes in the white pigments in the lower left quadrant, and in the grey band next to the green pigments in the lower right quadrant. 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.