Lot 198
  • 198

FERDINAND-JOSEPH GUELDRY | The boaters' rest

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Ferdinand-Joseph Gueldry
  • The boaters' rest
  • Signed lower left J.F. Gueldry
  • Oil on canvas
  • 130,5 x 106,7 cm ; 51 3/8 by 42 in.
huile sur toile

Provenance

Private collection, Béziers, purchased at the beginning of the 20th Century ;
Purchased from the above by the current owner

Condition

original canvas, slightly loosen; dirty, would benefit from a superficial cleaning ; some little lacunae due to traces of nails from top to bottom along the right edge near the frame (the painting has probably been enlarged) ; one lacuna in the top left corner near the frame ; some flaking and little lacunae across the surface ; some craquelures on the characters' garments, especially on the man's blue jacket on the left (visible on the catalogue) ; no repainted areas visible under UV light ; traces of old repainted areas, not visible under UV light, and a little hole, on the right lower corner along the frame ; the painting will come out very well after cleaning it ; very good overall condition
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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