Lot 196
  • 196

JOSEPH BAIL | The apprentice

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • Joseph Bail
  • The apprentice
  • Signed lower right Bail Joseph ; Bears an old number on the reverse 12961
  • Oil on canvas
  • 28 x 21,5 cm ; 11 by 8 1/2 in.

Provenance

Probably, Bernheim-Jeune ; 
Henri Dansette Collection ; 
Madeleine Dansette née Duquesne, spouse of the above, Collection, by succession ;
By descent to the current owner

Condition

original canvas, very slightly loosen ; dirty, would benefit from a superficial cleaning ; tiny scratch and tiny wear in the background on the right of the face ; no repainted areas visible under UV light ; very good condition
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