Lot 18
  • 18

Léon-François Comerre

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • Léon-François Comerre
  • The Flower Seller
  • signed Leon Comerre (lower left)
  • oil on canvas
  • 45 3/4 by 29 5/8 in.
  • 116.2 by 75.2 cm

Provenance

Estate of Madame Léon-Comerre (the artist's granddaughter)
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, April 24, 2003, lot 79, illustrated
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Lined. Stretcher bar marks visible along top and middle. Finely patterned craquelure throughout. Under UV: Fine lines of inpainting to address fine lines of craquelure in face, neck and chest, white blouse, in apron, and in clouds along upper stretcher bar mark. Pin dots of inpainting in her hand.
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.