- 95
Pierre-François Bouchard
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pierre-François Bouchard
- La Cueilleuse de cerises
- signed Bouchard lower left
- oil on canvas
- 115 by 73.5cm., 45¼ by 29in.
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, New York, 29 October 1986, lot 73 (as Paul Louis Bouchard)
Condition
The canvas has an old relining. There is a pattern of fine craquelure visible primarily in the figure's white coats and her face. Ultraviolet light reveals some small spots of retouching chiefly to the figure, notably a small spot below her right eye, a spot above and a horizontal intermittent line below her right hand (these have discoloured and are visible to the naked eye), and in the pleat of her white shawl. The varnish fluoresces especially opaquely over the background, and it is just possible that there are a number of retouchings in this area which do not fluoresce visibly under ultraviolet light.
Held in a decorative gilt frame.
"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."
"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."