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Léon Bazile Perrault
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Léon-Jean-Basile Perrault
- Sleeping Cherub
- signed -L-Perrault- and signed 1880 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 31 1/2 by 42 1/2 in.
- 80 by 108 cm.
Condition
Oil on canvas, lined. The surface is somewhat flattened and there are scattered areas of dulled varnish. There are also small scattered areas of craquelure. Under UV light, the varnish fluoresces green and obscures the majority of the work. There are pinpoint dots of inpainting scattered in the background and some potential older strengthening to the proper left hand and left clavicle. In overall good condition and ready to hang.
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.