Lot 877
  • 877

Paul Chabas

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • Paul Chabas
  • Young Girl at the Harbor
  • signed Paul-Chabas (lower right)
  • oil on canvas
  • 21 3/4 by 18 1/4 in.
  • 55.2 by 46.4 cm

Provenance

Private Collection, Madrid

Condition

This work is in original unlined condition. It is loose on the stretcher. Overall the surface is fresh and the colors are bright. There is a web of almost imperceptible craquelure on the picture surface; and minor surface dirt with a few pinpoint dots of discoloration. There is scattered frame abrasion with a few associated very minor losses at the extreme edges. Under UV: there is an eraser head size area fluorescence on her proper right shoulder; and extremely minor areas scattered at the extreme upper edge; otherwise no other retouches visible.
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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