Lot 254
  • 254

Bernard Lorjou

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Bernard Lorjou
  • Le rois des gitans
  • Signed Lorjou (lower left)
  • Oil on canvas
  • 60 1/2 by 51 in.
  • 153.7 by 129.5 cm

Provenance

Sale: Sotheby's, New York, February 14, 1989, lot 116
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: In generally good condition. Pigment separation with some associated flaking - in the black of his hair, in the brown area to the left of the head, areas of red at bottom, various areas along left edge. Spots of pigment loss in the lower portion of the yellow shirt. Craquelure in upper portions of yellow. UV: No apparent inpainting.
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

This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonnĂ© being prepared by Junko Shibanuma.