Lot 147
  • 147

French School, 19th Century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • French School, 19th century
  • View of the Seine
  • oil on canvas
  • 29 by 39 1/2 in.; 73.7 by 100.5 cm.

Condition

Lined canvas. The surface has pigment separation and craquelure throughout and an area of creasing of the paint (alligatoring) at upper center, in the sky; the paint surface is slightly thin on the buildings. Under UV light: a large area of inpainting, possibly a repair, at upper right, near the chimney; another repair at center of canvas; craquelure filling to buildings and scattered through canvas.
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.