- 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.
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.