Lot 791
  • 791

Léon Herbo

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Léon Herbo
  • Her Future Before Her
  • signed Léon Herbo and dated 1888 (lower left)
  • oil on canvas
  • 33 by 23 1/2 in.; 83.8 by 59.7 cm.

Provenance

Private Collection, Virginia.

Condition

The canvas is lined. The surface is in generally good condition aside for a dirty varnish that appears to have darkened and yellowed over time. There is light frame abrasion to the far left edge. The pencil underdrawing is visible to the eye. Under UV; there is no apparent inpaiting. A light cleaning and removal of the dirty varnish is recommended.
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