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Rosa Bonheur
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Rosa Bonheur
- Lioness at Rest
- signed R. Bonheur and dated 1874 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 21 1/4 by 25 in.
- 53.9 by 63.5 cm
Provenance
W. W. Sampson & Son, London
Andrew Crispo Gallery, New York
Condition
Lined. Tiny chip of loss above lion's right paw. Under UV: Spot of inpainting to upper right corner, scattered spots in sky, and to right edge to address frame abrasion. Lines of inpainting in lion's coat and mane to address craquelure.
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.
Catalogue Note
Please note this work will be sold unframed.