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Pierre Labatie (French, d. circa 1777) A partly-peeled lemon, a clove of garlic, onions, and a knife on a table signed and dated upper right "Labatie 1775" oil on canvas 22 x 34cm (9 x 13in)
Provenance: Christie's South Kensington: Thursday, November 4, 2010 [Lot 34], The Collection of the Late John Appleby: A Channel Island Treasure House Other Notes: Pierre Labatie was a painter of figures, landscapes and still life at Bordeaux. He exhibited at the Salon de Bordeaux in 1776 and five of his works were shown there posthumously. The Musée Lorin at Bourg, France, has one of his paintings.
Oil on canvas which has been lined. There are minor undulations at the corners of the canvas. The paint layer has drying cracks in the darker paint passages, which have formed as the paint has dried. There are retouchings toning down the cracks. The varnish is semi-matte and clear. The frame is in a good condition.

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