Lot 199
  • 199

French School, circa 1900

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • French School, circa 1900
  • Study of a male nude
  • inscribed upper right: 13.10
  • oil on canvas laid down on board
  • 48.2 x 79.3 cm.; 19 x 31 1/4  in.

Condition

The canvas is laid down on board, the paint surface is clean and the varnish clear and even. There are fine lines of paint loss: one in his lower left back, a few in his right shoulder and bicep, scattered in the back of his head and his feet, as well as along the upper half of the right and left margins. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no retouching. In overall good condition.
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