- 763
Henry Lerolle
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry Lerolle
- A Lady at her Toilette
- signed h. Lerolle and dated 1877 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 64 3/4 by 45 3/8 in.
- 164.5 by 115.3 cm
Provenance
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, May 24, 1995, lot 116, illustrated (with incorrect dimensions)
Sale: Christie's, London, June 15, 2005, lot 103, illustrated
Acquired at the above sale
Sale: Christie's, London, June 15, 2005, lot 103, illustrated
Acquired at the above sale
Condition
Lined. An old yellowed varnish appears uneven. Craquelure throughout and small blistering at edges contributes to the uneven surface and results in minor losses at the edges, visible when framed. Under UV: old varnish fluoresces green unevenly. There are brushy areas of reinforcement in the background and figure; and to address aforementioned losses and frame abrasion.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.