Lot 72
  • 72

Emile Cambiaggio

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Emile Cambiaggio
  • Une Charmeuse
  • signed E. CAMBIAGGIO lower right
  • oil on canvas
  • 141 by 204cm., 55½ by 80in.

Provenance

Sale: Christie's, London, 21 March 1997, lot 74
Sale: Christie's, London, 3 December 2003, lot 90
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Exhibited

Paris, Salon, 1887, no. 432, illustrated in the catalogue

Condition

The canvas has been relined. There are some areas of very fine craquelure visible in the dark pigments in the background and some light frame rubbing in the centre of the upper and left framing edges. There is one spot of paint flaking in the background to the right of the mandolin player (not visible in the catalogue illustration) which might benefit from some consolidation. Ultra-violet light reveals a thick layer of residual varnish which makes the surface quite difficult to read. However, some fine lines of in-painting are visible in the background and one small spot of cosmetic retouching is visible in the woman's left thigh. Otherwise, this work presents well and appears to be in overall good condition. Presented in a dark wooden 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.
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