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A young girl in a red dress standing on a fauteuil signed Gustav Courtois and dated 1881, and a portrait of a young boy flanked by a dog
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height of the portrait of the young girl 57 in.; width 42 in.; height of the portrait of the boy 51 1/2 in.; width 34 in.
- 145 cm.; 106 1/2 cm.; 130 cm; 86 cm
Condition
Leonard: canvas not lined. There is very fine craquelure through the canvas, particularly on the blues and browns, but not distracting. Overall the surface is in good condition with good impasto and vibrant colors. Under UV light: inpainting to lips, nostrils and below left eyebrow and a little on the hair of the girl. Some strengthening to signature.
Courtois: Canvas not lined. Horizontal stretcher marks at center. Circular craquelure through canvas but without paint lifting. The varnish is slightly yellowed and dull. Could benefit from cleaning. Under UV light: a 4 inch repaired tear on the left arm and another smaller repair at center of chest. Circa 5 oval repairs at upper quadrant. Further inpainting along bottom edge.
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.