Lot 337
  • 337

Adrien Jean Le Mayeur de Merprès

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 HKD
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Description

  • Adrien Jean Le Mayeur De Merprès
  • Scène de Port (Port Scene)
  • Oil on carboard

  • 22.5 by 26.5 cm.; 8 3/4 by 10 1/4 in.

Provenance

Sotheby's, Hong Kong, October 4, 2010, Lot 125

 

Condition

Both painting and board are in good condition, with the latter being slightly warped but free from cracks. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals no indication of retouching. Apart from a small spot of paint loss on the upper left, the paint layers are well-preserved. There are some hairline craquelures throughout the surface, only evident by close inspection. The colour of the actual painting are more yellow-tinted than that of the catalogue illustration. Framed. The colour of the actual painting are more yellow-tinted than that of the catalogue illustration.
"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."