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PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR | Nature morte au melon
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Pierre-Auguste Renoir
- Nature morte au melon
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There are two tiny pinholes, one to the left part of the lower edge and another approx. 4 cm from lower edge and 14 cm from left edge. Examination under UV light reveals no evidence of retouching. There are a few scattered fly spots towards the centre of the left edge.There are a few thin lines of stable craquelure, most predominately towards the centre of left, right and lower edges. There is some light frame rubbing along the extreme edges with a tiny paint loss to the centre of the right edge. Colours are fresh and impasto is well preserved. This work is in overall very good condition.
"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."