Lot 782
  • 782

French School, 19th Century

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • French School, 19th century
  • Portrait of a Lady in a White Dress
  • oil on canvas
  • 28 3/4 by 23 3/8 in.
  • 73 by 59.7 cm

Provenance

Sale: Hôtel des Ventes de la Porte Mars,  Reims, May 28, 2000, unnumbered lot

Condition

The work has an old lining, there is light craquelure throughout as the tooth of the canvas is very pronounced. UNDER UV: There are a few touches of inpainting on the woman's face as well as two to three ares of inpainting in the background. All of the inpainting is very minor.
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.