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Hugues Merle
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Hugues Merle
- A Turkish Beauty
- signed Hugues Merle and dated 1868 (upper right)
- oil on canvas
- 39 3/4 by 30 5/8 in.
- 100.9 by 77.7 cm
Provenance
Mary Burgwin (and sold, Parke Bernet, New York, January 20, 1978, lot 187, illustrated, as Favorite of Harem)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
This painting has been lined. There is fine craquellure, barely visible in the dark background, as well as a small chip of paint loss in the upper left section. Under UV, brushed areas of inpainting fluoresce at the bottom of the painting, and in the background to the left of the figure, and small reinforcements fluoresce in her left eye and to the right of her mouth.
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.