Lot 60
  • 60

Henry Bacon 1839-1912

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • Henry Bacon
  • The Departure
  • signed Heny Bacon and dated 1879, l.l.
  • oil on canvas
  • 28 1/2 by 20 1/4 in.
  • 72.4 by 51.4 cm.

Provenance

Private Collection, London
(Sale: Christie's, December 6, 1985)
Acquired by the present owner from the above

Condition

The canvas is lined. SURFACE: Good condition. Minor craquelure visible in the sky. UNDER UV: Craquelure in the sky appears more extensive and several spots of inpainting address it. Other scattered spots in the sky and water. Spots of inpainting along the horizontal beam behind the figure, below the figure's right elbow and next to her right hip, along the right edge, in the lower left corner.
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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