Lot 763
  • 763

Circle of Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes
  • Mountainous Landscape
  • oil on canvas, unframed
  • 38 1/8 by 51 3/8 in.
  • 96.8 by 130.5 cm

Provenance

Private Collection, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Condition

The picture has recently been cleaned and strip-lined at the edges. A probable older lining. Craquelure throughout. Three repaired tears visible on the reverse. UV: Extensive inpainting to address craquelure throughout the rock at center left, various spots in the sky, 1 inch horizontal repair at bottom right, strengthening at the edges to address abrasion.
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