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Henry Moret
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description
- Chemin dans la Landes, Bretagne
- Signed Henry Moret and dated 1904 (lower right); inscribed Chemin dans la lande, Bretagne (on the stretcher)
- Oil on canvas
- 19 7/8 by 25 3/4 in.
- 50.5 by 65.4 cm
Provenance
Durand-Ruel, Paris (acquired directly from the artist in 1905)
Alexander Tooth, London (acquired from the above in 1922)
Durand-Ruel, Paris (acquired from the above in 1930)
Alexandre Farra, France (acquired from the above in 1942)
Private Collection, France
Sale: Hôtel des Ventes, Enghein, March 24, 1985, lot 90
Acquired at the above sale and thence by descent
Alexander Tooth, London (acquired from the above in 1922)
Durand-Ruel, Paris (acquired from the above in 1930)
Alexandre Farra, France (acquired from the above in 1942)
Private Collection, France
Sale: Hôtel des Ventes, Enghein, March 24, 1985, lot 90
Acquired at the above sale and thence by descent
Condition
The work is in very good condition. The canvas has not been lined. The surface is a little dirty and has been covered with an uneven layer of slightly yellow varnish. Colors are bright and lively. The impasto has been well preserved. Minor frame abrasion is visible to extreme outer edges of composition. Under UV light: certain pigments fluoresce though no inpainting is apparent.
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.
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.