Lot 300
  • 300

Joseph Delin Belgian, 1821-1892

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description

  • Joseph Delin
  • portrait of a woman, depicted full length wearing a black lace-lined dress, a member of the De Caters family
  • signed and dated 1868 l.l.
  • oil on canvas
  • 215 by 129 cm. (unframed)

Condition

Original canvas. Light craquelure throughout the painting. Paintloss and paint loosening in the upper left corner. Some damage along all edges due to frame abrasion. A spot of ca. 1x4 cm. of paintloss in the centre of the dress. A dent of ca. 6x6cm in the canvas to the left of the lady. Would benefit from cleaning and from restretching.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

with the coat-of-arms of the De Caters family in the u.r. corner

Illustrated on page 129