- 84
French School, circa 1700
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- A still life of roses, carnations, hydrangeas, snowballs and other flowers, all in a blue and white vase, on a stone ledge, partly draped with a blue cloth; A still life of lilies, anemones, roses, an iris, a parrot tulip and other flowers, all in a stone vase, on a stone ledge, partly draped with a yellow cloth
- a pair, the former bearing a monogram lower left: IMB (in compendium)
both oil on canvas
Provenance
Sale, London, Sotheby's, 18 April 2000, lot 100.
Condition
Both paintings are less red than the catalogue illustrations suggest. Both canvasses have been relined (glue), and both paint surfaces seem to be in very good condition. Minor thinnes can be observed in the backgrounds, in the draped cloths, and in the vases. In the former painting, retouchings can be observed in the flowers, e.g. in the roses, in the flowers upper right, in the leaves and in the vase, and there's a diagonal repaired scratch in the lower right corner. In the latter painting, retouchings can be observed in the roses lower left, in the roses on the right and in the anemones. A small repaired damage is also visible along the upper edge. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals tiny scattered retouchings throughout both compositions, as well as strengthening in the foliage. Offered in a plain gilt wood frame, a few tiny chips. (ML/MW)
"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."
"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."