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Bernard Lorjou
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Bernard Lorjou
- Flowers in an orange vase
- Signed Lorjou (lower right)
- Oil on canvas
- 39 by 32 in.
- 99 by 81.3 cm
- Painted circa 1961-63.
Provenance
Galerie Stiebel, Paris
Thelma B. Ingersoll, Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut (acquired from the above on August 15, 1967)
Acquired from the estate of the above
Thelma B. Ingersoll, Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut (acquired from the above on August 15, 1967)
Acquired from the estate of the above
Condition
Oil on canvas, not lined. Surface in generally good condition, colors are lively and fresh. Heavy impasto is well maintained. Some minor areas of craquleur visible, particularly in the thickly painted areas of the flowers. Some pigment separation visible in the black at the lower left hand corner. Under UV light; no apparent inpainting visible.
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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.