Lot 206
  • 206

François Gall

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • François Gall
  • Eugénie penchée vers le miroir
  • Signed F. Gall and inscribed Paris (lower left); inscribed Verrsier (on the stretcher)
  • Oil on canvas
  • 8 5/8 by 10 1/2 in.
  • 21.9 by 26.7 cm.
  • Painted circa 1947-1948.

Provenance

Gifted to the present owner circa 1987

Condition

The canvas is unlined. The picture surface is in generally good condition aside from a fine web of craquelure and some minor surface dirt. Under UV light: there are areas that fluoresce, such as the outline of her left arm, the ribbon around her waist, areas of her hair, the mirror and the desk.
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.
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