Lot 248
  • 248

Adèle Evrard

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Adèle Evrard
  • Still life with Flowers and Fruit in a Basket 
  • signed Adele Evrard lower left 
  • oil on panel
  • 56 by 75cm., 22 by 29½in.

Provenance

Sale: Christie's, New York, 24 May 1985, lot 69

Condition

The panel has a horizontal split throughout, visible both to the front and back, which has signs of old restoration and appears to be stable.There is also a pattern of hairline craquelure throughout. Ultra-violet light reveals signs of retouching along the aforementioned split, some strokes along the extreme framing edges and some scattered in-painting in the craquelure. This work is ready to hang. Presented in a wooden frame with some losses.
"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."