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Emilie Rouillon
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Emilie Rouillon
- Saint Barbara
- signed Emilie Rouillon and dated Venise 1885 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 29 1/4 by 21 3/8 in.; 74.3 by 54.3 cm.
Condition
The canvas is unlined and the stretcher bars are slightly visible on the reverse. The surface is in fair condition, there is a small 1/4 inch hole in the figure's head in the upper center with associated paint loss. There are 4 small old repairs in the sky above the figure's head, in her shoulder on the right side and 2 in the upper left corner. There are 2 thin scrapes of approximately 1/2 inch in the lower left side. Under UV; heavy masking varnish, inpainting visible at the 4 repairs, in the figure's eyes and scattered around her face, and in the area to the right and above the figure's head.
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.