Lot 552
  • 552

François-Adolphe Grison

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

Description

  • François-Adolphe Grison
  • The Doctor
  • signed Grison (lower right)
  • oil on canvas

Provenance

Frederick Thom Gallery, Toronto (according to a label on the reverse)

Condition

Oil on canvas, not lined. The canvas is somewhat slack on the stretcher. The surface is in overall good condition aside from surface dirt and dust and a fine web of craquelure. Under UV light, the varnish fluoresces green, though it has been cleaned away around the patient. There are no visible retouches evident. Framed and ready to hang in its current condition.
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