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Circle of Meiffren Conte
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Meiffren Conte
- Still life of assorted shells and coral upon a table draped with a carpet
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Anonymous sale ("The Property of a Lady of Title"), London, Sotheby's, 30 October 2001, lot 386 (as follower of Meiffren Conte).
Condition
The actual painting is a little softer in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
The canvas is relined. No damages are apparent. The paint layer is secure, if a little thin in the background, but the impasto in the shells is nicely preserved. Some minor retouchings can be observed along the upper and left edge and in the background. The paint surface is under a slightly dirty layer of varnish. Inspection under UV light reveals some additional scattered small retouchings in the background, along the edges and in the tablecloth, but the shells are well preserved.
Offered in a decorative black frame with gilt moulded fillet and borders, with a few chips.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."