Lot 265
  • 265

François Gall 1912-1987

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • François Gall
  • Vase de fleurs champêtres devant le miroir: Bouquet de Liberté au miroir
  • signed F. Gall (lower right)
  • oil on canvas
  • 24 by 19 3/4 in.
  • 61 by 50.2 cm.

Provenance

Acquired by the family of the present owner, late 1960's
Thence by descent

Condition

Canvas not lined. Overall good condition apart from some buckling in lower left quadrant, craquelure and pigment separation particularly in areas of thicker paint in both lower and upper left quadrants. Four small spots of loss upper right. Under UV: active pigments fluoresce in crimson flower center right.
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.
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Catalogue Note

This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné being prepared by the Comité François Gall.