Lot 269
  • 269

Henry Leland 1850-1877

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description

  • Henry Leland
  • Girl with mandolin
  • signed Leland and dated Paris/ 1876 (upper right)
  • oil on canvas
  • 29 by 21 1/4 in.
  • 73.7 by 54 cm.

Provenance

Sale: Sotheby's, New York, October 26, 1984, lot 56, illu.

Condition

Lined canvas. A small area of paint lifting with some light flaking at upper left; small area of paint loss on her garment at center; dark varnish. Under UV light: the thick varnish is covering up possible restoration but some inpainting can be seen on the hair, her left cheek, belt and scattered through the background.
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.