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Henriëtte Ronner-Knip
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Henriëtte Ronner-Knip
- A Bichon Frise and a King Charles Spaniel with a Hen and Her Chicks
- signed Henriette Ronner. (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 22 3/4 by 33 1/2 in.
- 57.8 by 85.1 cm
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, South Kensington, February 14, 1990, lot 110
Sale: Christie's, London, July 16, 1991, lot 107, illustrated
Acquired at the above sale
Sale: Christie's, London, July 16, 1991, lot 107, illustrated
Acquired at the above sale
Condition
Lined. Overall the surface is clean and bright and the colors remain fresh. There is very minor surface dust throughout; one pinpoint dot of accretion at upper center; craquelure visible on the bichon frise's fur; and minor frame abrasion at the lower left edge and scattered along the right edge. Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. There is a horizontal area of retouching at lower left and finely applied dashes of retouching to the bichon frise's fur, the spaniel's proper left ear, the bowl, and the three chicks. There are some additional small, scattered retouches in the background.
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.
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.