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Raimundo de Madrazo
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Raimundo de Madrazo
- El bouquet de flores
- signed R. Madrazo lower right
- oil on canvas
- 73.5 by 59.5cm., 30 by 23¾in.
Exhibited
Zaragoza, Caja Rural del Jalón, Raimundo de Madrazo (1841-1920), 1995, no. 27, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
The canvas has been lined. There is a very fine pattern of hairline craquelure throughout; however, this is not distracting. Inspection under ultra-violet light reveals some minor spots of scattered cosmetic retouching, including:
- some spots in the far lower right corner and in the centre of the upper framing edge;
- some scattered spots in the woman's arm;
- very minor spots in the woman's cheek; and
- some fine lines of in-painting in the woman's chest addressing craquelure.
This work presents very well. It is overall in good condition and is ready to hang.
Presented in a decorative gilt 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Representing the third generation of Spain's most enduring dynasty of artists begun by his grandfather José and his father Federico, Raimundo de Madrazo was the leading figure of the Spanish school active in Paris of his day. Settling there in 1862, Madrazo specialised in female portraiture, favouring Aline Mason - captured here in a verdant courtyard arranging flowers - the daughter of the concierge at the Marquis Casa Riera's town house.