Lot 42
  • 42

Adolphe Yvon

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • Adolphe Yvon
  • Leda and the Swan, Diana with a Stag: Two WOrks
  • the first signed A Yvon (lower right); the second signed A. Yvon (lower left)
  • each: oil on canvas
  • the first: 26 3/8 by 18 7/8 in.; the second: 25 1/2 by 18 3/4 in.
  • 67 by 48 cm; 65 by 47.5 cm

Condition

Leda and the Swan: Unlined; under UV: heavy varnish fluoresces, concentrated dots of inpainting in her hairline, two pindots of inpainting in her body, strokes of inpainting in the folds of fabric in her knee. Diana with a Stag: Unlined, small sealed puncture on the reverse lower left corner, some craquelure visible; under UV: heavy varnish fluoresces, inpainting to her extended wrist to address aforementioned puncture; dots and dashes of inpainting in the stag, inpainting to her right bent knee, strokes of inpainting in red cloak she is sitting on, 1 1/2 inch area of inpainting in upper corner in tree.
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.