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Circle of Marie-Victoire Lemoine
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Marie-Victoire Lemoine
- A group portrait with a young woman playing the harp, another young woman singing, and a gentleman, possibly their music instructor, standing behind
- oil on canvas, oval
- 59 1/4 by 46 3/4 in.; 150 by 118.7 cm.
Condition
The canvas is lined. Surface in generally good condition aside from occasional frame abrasion to the varnish along the edges; surface somewhat thin and pressed; paint loss below the chin of the seated woman; a thick varnish. Under UV; thick masking varnish; probable old repaints to arms and faces of all figures; probable repaints at edges addressing frame abrasion and one spot repaint middle right behind woman's back.
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.