Property from a Belgian Private Collection
Alfred Stevens
Belgian
1823 - 1906
Coquetterie
signed AStevens lower left
oil on panel
Unframed: 71 by 50cm., 28 by 19¾in.
Framed: 90 by 69cm., 35½ by 27¼in.
To be included in the Stevens catalogue raisonne being prepared by the Comité Alfred Stevens.
This work is in good condition and ready to hang, and its appearance could likely be enhanced with a surface clean if desired. The uncradled panel is flat and even. Under closer inspection some small areas of drying craquelure are faintly visible, notably in the lower-left of the composition. Ultra-violet light reveals traces of old residual varnish, making the surface difficult to read, however there do not appear notable signs of retouching.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.