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Emile Charles Lecomte-Vernet
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Emile Charles Lecomte-Vernet
- La Fidèle
- signed and dated E Vernet Lecomte / 1866 lower right
- oil on canvas
- 122 by 79cm., 48 by 31in.
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, London, 31 March 1978, lot 176
Sale: Bonham's, London, 22 July 1982, lot 161
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Bonham's, London, 22 July 1982, lot 161
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
The canvas is unlined apart from a strip-lining along the four tacking edges. Ultraviolet light reveals only a few very minor strokes of retouching, notably in the woman's temple in the shadow from her veil, and minor strokes vertically in the shadowed area to the left of the signature. This painting is in very good, virtually original condition, and is ready to hang.
Presented in a decorative, substantial gilt frame, coved and fluted with leaf and berry motifs.
"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."