Lot 19
- 19
Léon-Augustin Lhermitte
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Léon-Augustin Lhermitte
- Maternité or Heureuse Famille
- signed L. Lhermitte (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 23 1/8 by 17 7/8 in.
- 58.8 by 45.4 cm
Provenance
Boussod, Valadon & Cie, stock no.25903
Sale: Christie's, London, December 9. 1966, lot 144
Sale: Parke-Bernet, New York, October 30, 1969, lot 117
Dr. Ratner
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Sternberg, Chicago, 1981-1982
Sale: Christie's, New York, May 19, 1987, lot 38; illustrated
Altman/Burke Fine Art, New York
Sale: Christie's, London, December 9. 1966, lot 144
Sale: Parke-Bernet, New York, October 30, 1969, lot 117
Dr. Ratner
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Sternberg, Chicago, 1981-1982
Sale: Christie's, New York, May 19, 1987, lot 38; illustrated
Altman/Burke Fine Art, New York
Exhibited
Paris, Salon, 1899, no. 952
Chicago, Galerie Maurice Sternberg, 1977
Los Angeles, Galerie Michael, Léon Lhermitte, November 3-December 31, 1989
New York, Altman/Burke Fine Art, February 22-March 24, 1990, no. 15
Chicago, Galerie Maurice Sternberg, 1977
Los Angeles, Galerie Michael, Léon Lhermitte, November 3-December 31, 1989
New York, Altman/Burke Fine Art, February 22-March 24, 1990, no. 15
Literature
Monique Le Pelley Fonteny, Leon Augustin Lhermitte: Catalogue Raisonne, Paris, 1991, no. 78, illustrated p. 49 and 118
Condition
Unlined. Liner of current frame hides artist's signature. Faint horizontal stretcher bar mark visible near upper edge. Under UV: Strokes of inpainting at upper right edge to address frame abrasion.
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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.