Lot 777
  • 777

Hippolyte-Camille Delpy

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Hippolyte-Camille Delpy
  • Washerwoman on the Banks of the River
  • signed H.C.Delpy (lower left)
  • oil on panel
  • 17 1/4 by 27 7/8 in.; 43.8 by 70.8 cm

Provenance

Trosby Galleries, Palm Beach
Acquired form theĀ above by the present owner

Condition

Oil on cradled panel. The surface is in overall good condition aside from a yellowed varnish. Under UV light, there is retouching in the upper right corner; in the sky near the upper left corner, including a part of the cloud that is purple; and above the trees along the left edge. A few additional dots of retouching in the water at left.
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.