LOT DETAILS

Materials:

Oil on canvas

Measurements:

5.00 in. (12.70 cm.) (height) by 59.00 in. (149.86 cm.) (width)

Condition:

The canvas has been relined (old glue relining). The painted surface seems to be in a reasonably well-preserved condition. It is covered with a very dirty and somewhat discoloured varnish layer. It is furthermore covered with a fine and dense craquelure pattern, consistent of its age. Some thinness can be observed in the hair of the figure, in the darker parts of her clothing, and in the landscape in the background. We can see some minor discoloured retouching in some of the craquelure, around the edges and one in the upper left shoulder of the figure. The painting would greatly benefit from a careful cleaning. Under UV light The varnish layer fluoresces largely, showing some different areas of fluorescence: one around the figure, and one in the background. A larger retouched area of circa 9 x 8cm can be seen along the left shoulder of the figure. Further retouches can be observed in her clothes, around the edges and some minor scattered throughout. Offered unframed. Please note that the painting is exhibited in a loan frame. "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."

Provenance:

Comte H. de Dampierre, 30 rue de la Boétie, Paris (according to a stamp on the reverse of the stretcher);; <br>Anonymous sale, Paris, Tajan, 24 March 2010, lot 1, where acquired by the present owner.