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Prudent-Louis Leray
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Description
- Prudent-Louis Leray
- Children at Play (A Pair)
the first signed P. LERAY and dated 1855... (lower left); the second signed P. LERAY and dated 1885.. (lower right)
- each: oil on canvas
- the first: 36 1/4 by 29 3/4 in.; the second 36 by 28 3/4 in.
- 92 by 75.5 cm; 91.4 by 73 cm
Condition
Each: Unlined
Girls: Very good condition. Finely patterned craquelure in the ground and the treetops. Under UV: One inch area of inpainting to girl in white's hair. 1 inch area of inpainting to left edge of blue dress.
Boys: Good condition. Finely patterned craquelure throughout. Under UV: A few lines of inpainting to address cracking in central figural group. Inpainting to address frame abrasion at upper right edge. Two spots of inpainting at lower register.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.