- 732
Jean François Portaels
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean François Portaels
- Sweet Flowers
- signed J. Portaels (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 19 5/8 by 15 5/8 in.; 50 by 39.7 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, Salem, Massachusetts.
Condition
The canvas is unlined. The canvas is buckling at the upper left corner. The surface is in generally good condition aside from fine craquelure in black area around the figure's head. On close examination there are a few very small pinpoint losses of paint. UNDER UV: small areas of inpainting most notably in the lower portion of the figure's hair and in the flowers in the lower right quadrant.
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.