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ELISABETH LOUISE VIGÉE-LE BRUN | Juno Borrowing the Belt of Venus
Estimate
1,000,000 - 1,500,000 EUR
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Description
- Elisabeth Louise Vigée-Le Brun
- Juno Borrowing the Belt of Venus
- 147,3 x 113,5 cm ; 58 by 44 2/3 in.
Oil on canvas ; signed and dated lower centre: Louise Le Brun. f.1781
Condition
Translated from the French condition report made by Isabelle Leegenhoek. The painting has been relined (old relining) and is on a stretcher held together with spanners. The tension is fine apart from a light undulation in the upper left corner (right). The painted surface is covered with a recent varnish layer, showing a homogeneous transparency, with some zones of different absorptions. The old varnish layer has been thinned down and under UV we can see a light green veil with remains of this old varnish layer across the pictorial surface. The painted surface is very fine and is applied over a clear priming which is somewhat visible through transparency. The material is very fluid, connecting the layering of the different transparent glazes over a base which covers more, especially in the flesh tones. The painting is in a very beautiful general condition. The relining has doubtlessly been done after some little local accidents, localized in the lower picture half in the pink drape and in the quiver of the arrows. They are perfectly integrated however and are easily located under ultra violet light. We also note some minor strengthening to some of the vertical stretcher marks, some minor abrasion due to the framing along the edges and three little paint losses along the left edge. Some wear can be observed in the curls of the hair of Juno, especially at the level of her shoulder and on her shawl. Concluding, the painting is in a very good state of conservation.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."