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Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
- Little girl with a doll
- Oil on canvas
- 27,3 x 21,4 cm ; 10 3/4 by 8 1/2 in.
Provenance
See previous lot
Condition
The painting is relined.
Under UV light, an old tear which has been restored begins in the upper left of the composition, grazes the girl's right cheek, goes through her chest and down to her left sleeve.The retouch is important in the sky, narrows down by the girl's head, widdens on her chest until her sleeve (6x3cm for the biggest part) and then goes back up on the chair.
Small repaints are scattered on the surface : one of which in the upper left. No repaint is visible on the doll nor the girl's hands.
"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
We would like to thank Martin Dieterle and Claire Lebeau for kindly confirming the authenticity of this lot. It will be included in their forthcoming sixth supplement to the catalgoue raisonné by Alfred Robaut.