Lot 560
  • 560

French School, Late 18th Century

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • French School, late 18th century
  • Portrait of a Lady, half length, holding a Dove
  • oil on canvas, oval
  • 9 7/8 by 8 3/8 in.; 25.1 by 21.2 cm.

Condition

Canvas is lined. Surface in generally good condition aside from craquelure overall, an oval stretcher bar mark from an earlier stretcher; pin-dot of paintloss to left of cheek and above dove's proper left wing; and an uneven varnish. Under UV; old spots of repaint on hand, dove, peach colored dress and a few in hair.
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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