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Hyppolite-Dominique Berteaux
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Hyppolite-Dominique Berteaux
- La folie et les jeux enfantins
- signed H Berteaux (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 53 1/4 by 68 1/4 in.
- 135.5 by 173.5 cm
Exhibited
Paris, Salon, 1868, no. 210
Condition
Unlined. Stretcher bar marks visible along perimeter and horizontal of the painting. Craquelure visible throughout. most noticeable in the central figures. The canvas is framed along top, right and bottom edges with painted wood which shows wear and at the left side exposed, frayed canvas is visible. On the reverse there are 13 patches visible. Under UV: Inpainting to correspond to patches as well an isolated spots throughout.
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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.