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THBGeorges Chénard-Huché (1864-1937): Village
About Seller
549 Warren St
Hudson, NY 12534
United States
With a focus on curated sales of modern and traditional furniture, decorations and fine art, Stair has been selling interesting things from interesting people with a unique, sophisticated twist for over twenty years. We are innovative in our approach to marketing and online services, providing a hig...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJun 16, 2021
Day One - Lots 1-350 Day Two - Lots 351 - 616 STAIR internetrequests@stairgalleries.com
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- Lot Description
Oil on canvas, 1910, signed 'Chénard-Huché' and dated lower left, titled on a label on the stretcher.
21 1/2 x 29 in., unframed.
Note: This George Chénard-Huché painting, along with the two following lots, has an amazing history of loss and recovery during World War II, as told to us by the original owner's family. The renowned French art dealer Paul Rosenberg and his family managed to escape France during the occupation, making their way through Portugal to the United States. Rosenberg represented Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque and Henri Matisse and was considered among the world’s greatest dealers of modern art at the time. His art collection, however, did not escape the Nazis who looted the Rosenberg collection, storing a large number of works at the Jeu de Paume in Paris during the war. Paul's son, Alexandre Rosenberg, was not allowed to leave France with his family as he was of conscription age but managed to escape to Britain in 1940 where he joined De Gaulle's Free French Forces. In the summer of 1944, as the Germans fled Paris they loaded a special train, number 40044, with the looted art stored at the museum. After several attempts, the train was eventually stopped at the Aulnay-sous-Bois station north of Paris by a small unit from General Leclerc's Second Armored Division. In an amazing coincidence, the unit was commanded by Lieutenant Alexandre Rosenberg who recognized some of the paintings from his father's collection. This incredible story was loosely adapted in the 1965 movie The Train, which starred Burt Lancaster as a Resistance fighter and hero of the movie. It was the first movie to address the Nazi looting of art during the war and brought important public awareness to the issue.
Surface soiling and craquelure. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.Condition
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Collection from Stair We are open for pickups Monday through Friday, from 9:30am to 12pm and again from 1pm to 4:30pm. Please call us at 518-751-1000 to schedule collection. We ask that you collect your items or make collection arrangements within 10 days of your purchase. We suggest requesting a quote for packing and shipping prior to bidding on an item, as you will be responsible for collection or shipping if you are the successful bidder. Below is a list of shippers our clients use on a regular basis, but feel free to use your shipper of choice. For smaller items that can be boxed and shipped: UPS Store #4541 230 Kings Mall Court Kingston, New York 12401 T: 845.336.4877 F: 845.336.3832 E: store4541@theupsstore.com For furniture and other large items: Meticulous Inc. T: 845.256.7047 F: 845.256.7039 E: meticulousmovers@live.com Sure Express 1-800-335-9996 judy@sureexpress.com Worldwide Shipping: James Bourlet, Inc. T: 718.392.9770 F: 718.392.2470 www.bourlet.org Cadogan Tate Fine Art Worldwide Fine Art Logistics T: 718.706.7999 F: 718.707.2847 E: fineartny@cadogantate.com www.cadogantate.com Gander & White Shipping T: 718.784.8444 F: 718.784.9337 www.ganderandwhite.com Plycon Transportation Group T: 631.269.7000 F: 631.269.7088 www.plycongroup.com
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