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Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant
- Portrait of an elegant lady
- Signed and dated lower right Benjamin Constant 1901
- Oil on canvas
- 135,5 x 109 cm ; 53 1/8 by 42 7/8 in.
huile sur toile, Signé et daté 1901 en bas à droite
(déchirure)
(déchirure)
Condition
- original canvas
- traces of the stretcher barely visible
- thin matter in some areas
Under UV light :
- large restored tear lower right (T shaped)
- several repaints are scattered in the back, the dress, the lady's hair, her left cheek
- a few craquelures were filled in
"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."