Lot 740
  • 740

Charles Bertrand d'Entraygues

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Charles Bertrand d'Entraygues
  • Watch the Birdie
  • signed D'Entraygues and dated 1886 (lower right)
  • oil on canvas
  • 15 by 22 in.; 38.1 by 55.9 cm.

Provenance

Private Collection, Long Island.

Condition

Painting is in an American 19th Century period frame and is behind glass. The canvas is not lined. The surface is in generally good condition aside for a small repaired tear to canvas 6.75-7.75 in from left edge near center, loose particle 10.25 in from left edge near center, fine craquelure and a dirty old varnish. Under UV; no apparent retouches other than the aforementioned repaired tear in center left.
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