Lot 568
  • 568

THEODOR MATTHEI | Blossoms

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Theodor Matthei
  • Blossoms
  • indistinctly signed Th Matthei and dated 87 (lower right) 
  • oil on canvas
  • 37 1/2 by 22 7/8 in.
  • 95.3 by 58.1 cm

Provenance

Joseph V. Toschi, San Francisco (acquired circa 1970) 
Private Collection, Oregon (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2015 


Condition

Lined. The work presents well, aside from faint craquelure on the figure's body, face and drapery. Under UV: the work is covered by a thick green fluorescing varnish, which has been selectively cleaned in certain small areas, such as the signature. Possible reinforcements to the first name of the signature. Minor finely applied retouches to the arms and torso.
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