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François Bonvin
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- François Bonvin
- The Blacksmith
- signed F. Bonvin and dated 1878. (lower right)
- oil on panel
- 12 3/8 by 7 1/2 in.
- 31.4 by 19 cm
Provenance
Paris, Galerie D. Rothschild, Exposition F. Bonvin, May 1886
Condition
On stable panel, frame abrasion upper left corner and center left edge; under UV: heavy varnish fluoresces, lines of inpainting through man's figure, along the left and top edge to address frame abrasion, spots of inpainting in center right background.
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.
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.