Details

Provenance

Collection Joseph Pauly, Luxembourg Thence by descent to the present owner

Exhibited

Verviers, Le Musée de Verviers, Les Collections d'Art Contemporain du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg , 9 October - 4 November 1965 Luxembourg, Musée national d'histoire et d'art, Un amateur luxembourgeois, de l'école de Paris, Joseph Pauly-Groff , 29 May - 8 July 1990 Condition The colours in the printed catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although they are more contrasted than in the original work. The edges are covered by the frame . There ar ehairline stable cracks in some areas of the black paint in the lower left corner. This work is in very good condition. There are no traces of restoration under UV light inspection. "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

Alfred Manessier La Vallée signed and dated 59 ; titled on the reverse oil on canvas 92 x 73 cm ; 36  1/4  x 28  3/4  in. Executed in 1959. Provenance Collection Joseph Pauly, Luxembourg Thence by descent to the present owner Exhibited Verviers, Le Musée de Verviers, Les Collections d'Art Contemporain du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg , 9 October - 4 November 1965 Luxembourg, Musée national d'histoire et d'art, Un amateur luxembourgeois, de l'école de Paris, Joseph Pauly-Groff , 29 May - 8 July 1990 Condition The colours in the printed catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although they are more contrasted than in the original work. The edges are covered by the frame . There ar ehairline stable cracks in some areas of the black paint in the lower left corner. This work is in very good condition. There are no traces of restoration under UV light inspection. "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."