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After Elisabeth Louise Vigée-LeBrun
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- After Elisabeth Louise Vigée-LeBrun
- Portrait of Grand Duchess Elisabeth Alexeevna
- oil on canvas
- 71 by 58cm, 28 by 22 3/4 in.
Provenance
Galerie Popoff, Paris
Condition
Original canvas which is slightly loose on the stretcher. There is a small area of restoration to the background in the top left corner with a corresponding patch on the reverse. There are abrasions along the edges and faint stretcher marks on all sides. There is stable craquelure throughout and the surface is dirty. UV light reveals retouching to the aforementioned area of restoration upper left, some old retouching in the lower half, and to some of the stretcher marks. An opaque layer of discoloured varnish prevents a more conclusive examination. Held in a carved gold painted wooden frame. Unexamined out of frame.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."