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Edmund Tarbell 1862-1938
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Edmund Charles Tarbell
- Portrait of a lady
- oil on canvas
- 56 1/2 by 44 1/4 in.
- 143.5 by 112.5 cm.
Provenance
Estate of Dr. Booth, Richmond, Virginia
Acquired at the above sale by the the present owner, 1996
Acquired at the above sale by the the present owner, 1996
Condition
Lined canvas. The surface appears pressed on the figure due to the lining process. Very fine craquelure visible on the figure. A few areas of retouching are visible with the naked eye on the chest. Under UV light: the entire dark background is repainted, with a possible vertical repaired tear at center left. Large areas of the hair are repainted at the back of the head and on the forehead. Scattered inpainting on chest. Inpainting on dress, with larger area of inpainting at lower edge.
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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.