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Georges Washington French, 1827-1910
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Georges Washington
- Rencontre Fortuite
signed G. Washington l.l.
oil on canvas
- 46 by 66cm., 18 by 26in.
Exhibited
Ornans, Musée Courbet, Les Orientalistes chez Courbet, 2001, no. 96
Condition
Original canvas. There are three small spots of retouching in the sky visible under ultraviolet light, notably one towards the centre of the left edge corresopnding to a small patched repair in the canvas. Apart from some faint craquelure and a few tiny specks of pigment loss, the paint surface is in good condition. The colours are slightly warmer than they appear in the catalogue illustration. Held in a fluted plaster moulded gilt 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."
"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."