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HUGUES MERLE | Affection
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Hugues Merle
- Affection
- signed Hugues-Merle (upper right)
- oil on canvas
- 18 by 15 in.
- 45.7 by 38 cm
Provenance
Private Collection (acquired by 1963)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Examined in the frame. Lined. The surface is visibly dirty and would benefit from a clean. There are a few thin lines of discolored varnish on the baby's head. Stable fine craquelure is visible across the picture surface and there is a pin dot of loss on the top of the girl's head. Minor frame abrasion with some associated small losses along the top edge. Under UV: heavy varnish fluoresces green unevenly and in a streaky manner in the background. There are a few dots of old retouching on the sides of the girl's forehead.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.