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Joaquín Sorolla Valencia 1863-Madrid 1923
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Retrato de la niña María Paz Bárcena Velarde (Portrait of María Paz Bárcena Velarde)
signed J. Sorolla B. u.r.
oil on canvas
- 58 by 41cm., 22¾ by 16in.
Provenance
Acquired in Madrid by the father of the present owner circa 1950; thence by descent
Literature
Bernardino Pantorba, La vida y la obra de Joaquín Sorolla, Madrid, 1970, p. 199, no. 1831
Illustrated in the Hispanic Society's Photographic Archive under no. 23089, titled Srta. Parés
Condition
Original canvas. There are no retouchings evident under ultraviolet light and overall the paint surface is in good condition, though may benefit from a light surface clean. Held in a decorative plaster moulded gilt frame.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Painted in 1885.