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Paul A. de La Boulaye
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Paul A. de La Boulaye
- Bacchante
- signed P. La Boulaye and dated 1904 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 55 1/4 by 31 7/8 in.; 140.3 by 81 cm
Condition
Oil on canvas, unlined. The canvas is pulling and bumping at the corners. There are scattered areas of craquelure across the composition, including in the chest and navel of the subject. There is a loss to the figure's left neck. Under UV light, there is florescence in the figure's hands and face, though it appears that this is likely additions by the artist as opposed to inpaints.
Framed in an old American frame.
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.