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Merry-Joseph Blondel
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Merry-Joseph Blondel
- Portrait of a Man
- signed Blondel and dated 1833 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 22 1/2 by 18 5/8 in.
- 57.2 by 47.3 cm
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, London, July 22, 1983, lot 3, illustrated
Exhibited
Columbia, Museum of Art and Archeology, University of Missouri, The Art of the July Monarchy: France, 1830-1848, October 21- December 3, 1989 no. 137. Illustrated pl. 22. Exhibition traveled to Rochester, Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, January 21-March 12, 1990; and Santa Barbara, California, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, March 31-May 20, 1990.
Condition
In generally good condition. The canvas is lined and flattened to a certain extent, thinness in coat and hair. An obvious repair at top center, extending into the figure's hair. Others at bottom center and bottom right. Craquelure throughout. UV: Vertical line of inpainting on figure's forehead, horizontal line on upper lip. Other small spots visible on head and cravat. Above mentioned repairs visible.
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.
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.