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Circle of Jean-Louis David
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Jean-Louis David
- Cassius Marius
- oil on canvas
- 40 by 50 in.; 101.6 by 127 cm.
Provenance
Sale ("Property from an Estate"), New York, Sotheby's, 24 April 1995, lot 121.
Condition
Oil on canvas, lined. Stable web of pigment separation and craquelure over the picture surface. Surface dirt. The varnish has turned somewhat milky in an arc shaped format across the picture. Under UV light, scattered areas of inpainting to address craquelure especially in Casius Marius' head. Additional small scattered areas of inpaiting, especially in the corners and along the edges.
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.