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Étienne-Adolphe Piot
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Étienne-Adolphe Piot
- Femme dans un manteau
- signed A. Piot and dated 1871 (center left)
- oil on canvas
- 20 1/2 by 15 3/4 in.; 52 by 40 cm
Provenance
Private collection, Chicago
Condition
Oil on canvas with an old lining. Picture surface is in generally good condition aside from minor scattered craquelure. Under UV light, there is visible inpainting scattered at all four edges. There is strengthening to the darks around the sitter's hands and a few older, scattered inpaints in her fingers, especially the proper left index finger. Small scattered spots of inpainting in the cloak around her face.
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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.