Bernard Boutet de Monvel

The painting which is not illustrated in the catalogue has a cleaner area (on the left and the lower part) : it was probably protected by another support. Under UV light, the matter is dry. In some areas, the canvas is visible. In the sky, a few brush strokes, more vivid, are visible. A few hair from the brushes are visible. The painting which is illustrated in the catalogue would also benefit from a light cleaning. Both paintings are unframed and both sit on their original canvases. Good condition. Exact dimensions : 54,5 x 65 cm and 50 x 61cm.
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Ces vues du Polo de Bagatelle, exécutées vers 1909, ont servi d’études préparatoires au Portrait de Léon Radziwill présenté avec succès par Bernard Boutet de Monvel à la Société nationale des Beaux Art de 1910. Voir le lot 233 pour un dessin préparatoire au portrait.

These views of the Polo in Bagatelle, executed circa 1909, are preparatory studies for the Portrait of Léon Radziwill. See lot 233 for a preparatory drawing of the portrait.