Adolphe Dillens

Sale: Sotheby's, London, November 24, 2009, lot 124, illustrated
Acquired at the above sale

Lined. There is minor bumping and pulling of the canvas in the upper left corner. The surface is in good condition overall, aside from finely patterned, stable craquelure visible in isolated areas and minor frame abrasion visible along all four edges. Under UV: varnish fluoresces green. The majority of the arch at upper right has been retouched, as has a large area in the upper left corner. There is also brushy retouching in the lower corners. There is a 6 inch thin horizontal area of retouching extending from the left edge underneath the goblet, with a surrounding circular area of brushy retouching. There is broad, brushy retouching scattered throughout the female figure's face and body and also on the white sheet, with a few additional isolated dots in the foreground and background.
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.
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