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Marie-François Firmin-Girard
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Marie-François Firmin-Girard
- La Marchande des quatre saisons
- signed FIRMIN-GIRARD. lower right
- oil on canvas
- 65.5 by 50cm., 26 by 19¾in.
Provenance
Family of the artist
Gallery Nackers, Brussels
Acquired from the above by the grandmother of the present owner in the 1950s
Gallery Nackers, Brussels
Acquired from the above by the grandmother of the present owner in the 1950s
Condition
The canvas has not been lined. There is a fine pattern of hairline craquelure in the sky, however not too distracting. There is one small spot of paint lifting in the far upper left corner and two pin-head sized spots of paint loss in the centre of the left framing edge, as visible in the catalogue illustration. With the exception of some areas of retouching in the sky, visible under ultra-violet light, the main composition appears to be untouched. This work is in overall good condition and is ready to hang.
Presented in a decorative gilt frame with a white inner slip.
"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
Painted in Charlieu, circa 1910.
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Patrick Faucheur, great-grandson of the artist, and Victoire Baron who will be including this in the forthcoming Firmin-Girard catalogue raisonné.
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Patrick Faucheur, great-grandson of the artist, and Victoire Baron who will be including this in the forthcoming Firmin-Girard catalogue raisonné.