78 - Henri Lebasque

Henri Lebasque (French, 1865-1937) Soleil Levant, c. 1900 oil on canvas signed H. Lebasque (lower left) 21 1/2 x 26 in. (54.5 x 65.5 cm) Property from a Private Collection, South Carolina This lot is located in Philadelphia. Framed: 30 x 34 x 3 in. The unlined canvas is in overall fair condition. There is some light surface soiling visible in the sky. There are three patches applied to the canvas verso, the largest being approx. 9 x 10 in., which correspond to areas of repair on the recto. Under UV light, these areas are evident, as well as a few other smaller areas of inpainting scattered throughout. A photo-certificate signed by Denise Bazetoux and dated May 16, 2018 accompanies this lot. Provenance: Private Collection, Paris. By descent through the family, since the beginning of the 20th century. Aguttes, Paris, sale of March 27, 2017, Lot 32. Acquired directly from the above sale by the present owner.