Lot 169
  • 169

Léon Carré

Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description

  • Léon Carré
  • une elegante aux courses
  • signed and dated L Carré / 03 lower right

  • oil on canvas

  • 100 by 63.5cm., 39½ by 25in.

Condition

Original canvas. There are scattered spots of retouching visible under ultraviolet light, notably to the eyes of the facing man seated in middle-distance to the left, as well as the foreground lady's lips, with craquelure infilling visible notably to her waist and lower dress and some areas of the standing man to the right.There is scattered stable craquelure, notably in the blue pigments of the lady's hat and dress, the distant green background, and in the dark pigments of the standing man. Held in a gold-painted carved wood frame with a nameplate.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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