Lot 90
  • 90

Paul Mathey

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Paul Mathey
  • Fille en matelot
  • dedicated, signed and dated à mes amis Brandt / P Mathey 1889 upper right
  • oil on canvas
  • 40.5 by 32.5cm., 16 by 12¾in.

Provenance

Mr & Mrs Brandt (acquired from the artist in 1889)

Condition

The canvas has been re-lined. There are areas of retouching throughout the composition, notably to the edges of the background. Apart from scattered fine surface dirt, this work is in good condition, with rich tones and fine detail. Held in a decorative, gold-painted moulded plaster and wood frame.
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