Ecole française du XIXeme siècle

Acquis par le père de l'actuel propriétaire dans les années 60.

To the naked eye: The painting has been relined and probably reduced in the upper part. It appears under a dirty uniform varnish. There are some slights lacks due to the frame along the edges. Under UV lamp: The painting appears under a thick green varnish. There are some spots of retouching over the head on the right, over the neck on the right, along the shoulder on the right and a vertical line of restoration in the background on the left at five centimeters of the edge.
"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."

Notre tableau est une reprise d'après un original de Léonard  de Vinci, La Belle Ferronnière, conservé au musée du Louvre à Paris.