Lot 37
  • 37

Manner of Nicolas Lancret

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Nicolas Lancret
  • Winter and Autumn: a pair of paintings
  • oil on canvas (2 works)
  • 15 by 18 3/4 in.
  • 38 by 47.7 cm.

Condition

Lined canvas. Both works have had damaged surface with craquelure and paint lifting, now somewhat flattened and stabilized; one canvas with minor paint lifting and chipping at center left and with a repaired tear at lower right. The surface on both is very dark and soiled but under a glossy varnish. Under UV light: both with extensive inpainting, which is not entirely visible under uv.
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