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Jean-Louis Forain
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean-Louis Forain
- Femme à sa toilette
- signed Forain (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 65.2 by 54.4cm., 25 3/4 by 21 3/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Georges Petit, Paris
Sale: Christie's, New York, 13th May 1999, lot 129
Private Collection, United Kingdom (purchased at the above sale; sale: Sotheby's, London, 21st June 2005, lot 314)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Christie's, New York, 13th May 1999, lot 129
Private Collection, United Kingdom (purchased at the above sale; sale: Sotheby's, London, 21st June 2005, lot 314)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals some spots and lines of retouching in places, predominantly towards the upper edge. There is some minor frame rubbing to the extreme lower and upper edges and a faint horizontal stretcher bar mark towards the upper edge. This work is in overall good condition.
"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."