Lot 248
  • 248

Noël Bouvard

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Noël Bouvard
  • a pair, one signed l.r.: BOUVARD; the other signed l.l.: BOUVARD 

  • oil on canvas
  • each 27 by 34 cm.; 10.5 by 13.5 in.

Condition

A Venetian Backwater; Original canvas has been restretched. Some spots of surface dirt, but otherwise in good original condition. Ultraviolet light reveals one small patch of retouching to the skyline, and a minor scattering of cosmetic retouching elsewhere. Held in a decorative. gold-painted, composite frame. A Venetian Canal; Original canvas has been restretched. Two minor and very light vertical surface scratches below the upper edge. Some patches of surface dirt, most noticable to the skyline, otherwise in good original condition. Ultraviolet light reveals an uneven varinsh and a small scattering of retouching. Held in a decorative. gold-painted, composite 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.
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