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Jean-Louis Forain
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean-Louis Forain
- Scène de tribunal
- Signed Forain and dated 1904 (lower right)
- Oil on canvas
- 24 by 32 in.
- 61 by 81.2 cm
Provenance
Durand-Ruel, Paris (acquired in 1935)
Durand-Ruel, New York (acquired from the above in 1936)
Philip Durand-Ruel (acquired from the above in 1963)
Daniel Malingue, Paris
Private Collection, Montreal (acquired in 1987)
Thence by descent
Durand-Ruel, New York (acquired from the above in 1936)
Philip Durand-Ruel (acquired from the above in 1963)
Daniel Malingue, Paris
Private Collection, Montreal (acquired in 1987)
Thence by descent
Exhibited
New York, Durand-Ruel, Exhibition of Paintings J.-L. Forain, 1936, no. 12
Condition
Canvas is lined. There is a layer of varnish. Under UV light some minor inpainting is visible in places on the extreme edges of the work to address prior frame abrasion. A few small spots of inpainting are also visible above the head of the seated figure second from the right, otherwise fine. This work is in 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.
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.
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.