Lot 74: RENÉ PRINCETEAU | Veneurs rameutant leurs chiens

oil on canvas

129 by 96cm., 50½ by 37¾in.

oil on canvas

The canvas has not been lined. There is some craquelure visible throughout the painted surface, more pronounced in the sky, signs of old restoration towards the centre and some paint flaking notably in the trees and grass. Ultra-violet light reveals areas of retouching towards the lower left corner, in the sky in the upper centre and addressing the aforementioned craquelure, and other various scattered spots throughout. The work is otherwise in good condition and ready to hang. Presented in a black frame.
"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."

Paris, Galerie Schmit, Exposition René Princeteau, 1994, no. 48 (titled Veneurs rameutant leurs chiens)

Robert & Manuel Schmit, René Princeteau 1843 - 1914, 'Chevaux et Cavaliers', Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 1994, p. 93, no. 137, catalogued & illustrated

Marquis de Guadalmina, Paris (commissioned from the artist)
Marquise de Guadalmina, Biarritz (inherited from the above); thence by descent to the present owner