Lot 75
  • 75

Paul Augustin Aïzpiri

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Paul Augustin Aïzpiri
  • La fillette aux nattes
  • Signed Aïzpiri (lower left)
  • Oil on canvas
  • 39 3/8 by 31 7/8 in.
  • 100 by 81 cm

Condition

The medium is oil on canvas. The canvas is not lined. The work is in good overall condition. The impasto is retained nicely. There are some very small scattered losses to the top layer of paint: in the upper right, upper left, center right and center left (a lower, blue paint layer shows through); additionally a few tiny losses to the beige paint in her hand (a lower layer of paint shows through). There are a few small scattered spots of inpainting which are slightly discolored when viewed with the naked eye, and visible under UV; additionally visible under UV is the shadow of another bird outline. The colors are strong and the work presents very well.
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