Details

Provenance

Frédérique Tison, Chassy Pierre Berès, Paris (acquired from the above in 1960) Sotheby's London, 30 November 1993, lot 25 (consigned by the above) Private collection, France (acquired at the above sale) Private collection, France (by descent from the above) Artcurial, Paris, 22 March 2012, lot 291 (consigned by the above) Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Exhibited

London, Tate Gallery, Balthus , 1968, no. 35 (titled Paysage ) Château de Ratilly, Centre d'Art Contemporain, Balthus, Barelier, Rouan , 1981 Ornans, Musée Gustave Courbet, Balthus dans la Maison de Courbet , 1992, no. 30, illustrated in colour

Literature

Virginie Monnier and Jean Clair, Balthus: Catalogue Raisonné de l'œuvre complet , Paris, 1999, no. P 222, p. 164, illustrated Additional Notices & Disclaimers The export of this property from France (including to other Member States of the European Union), as well as export from the European Union, may be subject to one or more export or import licenses being granted. Sotheby’s, upon request and for an administrative fee, may apply for a license to export your Lot(s) outside France. L’exportation de ce bien hors de France (y compris vers d’autres pays de l’Union Européenne), ainsi que son exportation hors de l’Union Européenne, peuvent-être subordonnées à l’obtention d’une ou plusieurs autorisation(s) d’exporter ou d’importer. Sotheby’s, sur demande et contre paiement de frais administratifs, peut présenter une demande d’autorisation pour exporter votre(vos) Lot(s) hors de France. Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers is not applicable to this lot.

Catalog summary

Lot Details Lire en français Lire en français Description Property from a Private French Collection Balthus 1908 - 2001 Petit paysage du Morvan signed Balthus and dated 53 (on the reverse) oil on panel 24 x 27 cm; 9½ x 10¾ in. Executed in 1953. Provenance Frédérique Tison, Chassy Pierre Berès, Paris (acquired from the above in 1960) Sotheby's London, 30 November 1993, lot 25 (consigned by the above) Private collection, France (acquired at the above sale) Private collection, France (by descent from the above) Artcurial, Paris, 22 March 2012, lot 291 (consigned by the above) Acquired at the above sale by the present owner Exhibited London, Tate Gallery, Balthus , 1968, no. 35 (titled Paysage ) Château de Ratilly, Centre d'Art Contemporain, Balthus, Barelier, Rouan , 1981 Ornans, Musée Gustave Courbet, Balthus dans la Maison de Courbet , 1992, no. 30, illustrated in colour Literature Virginie Monnier and Jean Clair, Balthus: Catalogue Raisonné de l'œuvre complet , Paris, 1999, no. P 222, p. 164, illustrated Additional Notices & Disclaimers The export of this property from France (including to other Member States of the European Union), as well as export from the European Union, may be subject to one or more export or import licenses being granted. Sotheby’s, upon request and for an administrative fee, may apply for a license to export your Lot(s) outside France. L’exportation de ce bien hors de France (y compris vers d’autres pays de l’Union Européenne), ainsi que son exportation hors de l’Union Européenne, peuvent-être subordonnées à l’obtention d’une ou plusieurs autorisation(s) d’exporter ou d’importer. Sotheby’s, sur demande et contre paiement de frais administratifs, peut présenter une demande d’autorisation pour exporter votre(vos) Lot(s) hors de France. Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers is not applicable to this lot.