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To Ngoc Van 1906-1954
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Description
- To Ngoc Van
- La Rencontre
- signed lower right
- oil on canvas
- 89 by 150cm.; 35 by 59in.
Exhibited
Hanoi, Exposition, School of Fine Arts Hanoi, Vietnam, November 1929
Literature
Quang Phong, Trân Tuy, My Thuat Hien Ðai Vietnam, The Fine Arts Publishers-Hanoi, 1995, page 13, plate 16, monochrome
Catherine Noppe, Jean-François Hubert, Arts du Vietnam, Parkstone, New York, 2003, page 219, plate 259, monochrome
Condition
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals a few general retouching in the background of painting.
There are small spots of retouching on the following areas; on the 'mosquito net', on the sitting mat, on the outside of the right cheek of young lady and below the signature. All retouching is only visible under examination under ultraviolet light.
The colour of grey is less reddish; more muted. Also, the skin tone of ladies is less red in reality.
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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. 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."