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Madeleine Lemaire
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Madeleine Lemaire
- The Embroidery Class
- signed Madeleine Lemaire lower right
- oil on canvas
- 129.5 by 200cm., 51 by 78¾in.
Provenance
Haynes Fine Art of Broadway (purchased in 1990)
Acquired from the above by the parents of the present owner
Acquired from the above by the parents of the present owner
Condition
This painting is in good condition and ready to hang.
The canvas has been relined. Ultraviolet light reveals only minimal signs of retouching given the size of the painting, notably a spot in the chin of the rightmost woman, some strokes in the left part of the face and hair of the second woman from the right, some scattered strokes addressing frame rubbing at the extreme edges, and a few other minor scattered spots.
Presented in a decorative gilt frame with a nameplate.
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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. 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."