Lot 119
  • 119

Paul Jean Clays 1819-1900

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Paul Jean Clays
  • Shipping off the Dutch Coast
  • signed P.J. Clays and dated 1867 lower right
  • oil on panel
  • 31 by 43 3/4 in.
  • 78.8 by 111 cm.

Provenance

Thomas McLean, London
Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Croft, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1920
Eleanor Croft O'Neill, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Augusta Bickel Off, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, November 1, 1995, lot 9

 

Condition

The panel and the surface are in good condition. There is very fine pigment separation at center in the sky and in the water. Under UV light: a small touch-up at upper left; the varnish is spotty and uneven in the sky; other areas of inpainting in the sky may be obscured by this varnish.
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.