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Theodoros Ralli
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Theodoros Ralli
- Flirtation
- signed Ralli lower left
- oil on canvas
- 38.2 by 46.3cm., 15 by 18¼in.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner circa 1989-90
Exhibited
Cairo, Quatrième exposition annuelle, 1894, no. 27
Literature
Rapin, 'Le Salon. Quatrième exposition annuelle du Caire', in Étoile, 17, 20 & 22 March 1894
W. Abbote, 'Le Caire Salon 1894', in Bosphore Égyptien, 2 April 1894 ('certainly one of the best compositions in this Salon')
Maria Katsanaki, Le Peintre Théodore Ralli (1852-1909) et son oeuvre, Doctoral Thesis, Paris (Sorbonne), 2007, vol. I, p. 79, discussed; vol. II, no. 99; vol. III, fig. 45, illustrated; vol. IV, p. 432, no. 141, catalogued & illustrated
W. Abbote, 'Le Caire Salon 1894', in Bosphore Égyptien, 2 April 1894 ('certainly one of the best compositions in this Salon')
Maria Katsanaki, Le Peintre Théodore Ralli (1852-1909) et son oeuvre, Doctoral Thesis, Paris (Sorbonne), 2007, vol. I, p. 79, discussed; vol. II, no. 99; vol. III, fig. 45, illustrated; vol. IV, p. 432, no. 141, catalogued & illustrated
Condition
The canvas has not been lined, and there are no signs of retouching visible under ultra-violet light. Apart from a varnish which has yellowed slightly with age, this work is in good original condition.
Held in an ornate gilt Salon-style frame.
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"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."