Lot 539
  • 539

Charles Théodore Frère

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • Charles Théodore Frère
  • Passage du Nil
  • signed TH. FRÈRE (lower left)
  • oil on panel
  • 9 3/4 by 16 1/8 in.; 24.8 by 41 cm

Provenance

Goupil & Cie, New York

Condition

Oil on panel. The panel is beveled and very slightly convex. The picture surface is in generally good condition aside from a minor vertical line of disturbance in the upper right corner of the work, some very minor abrasions and associated losses at the extreme edges, and a slightly yellowed varnish. There is an area in the sky, to the left of the leftmost palm, that has inpainting visible to the naked eye. Under UV light, there are a few scattered areas of inpainting, mainly along the edges. 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.
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.