Lot 148
  • 148

Théophile Emmanuel Duverger

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Théophile Emmanuel Duverger
  • la leçon
  • signed DUVERGER lower left
  • oil on panel
  • 32.5 by 24.5cm., 12¾ by 9¾in.

Provenance

Cooling Galleries, Ltd., Toronto

Condition

The panel is in good condition, flat and even. There are a few flecks of very minor retouching visible under ultraviolet light and a heavy varnish, notably near the girl's wrist and the vase. Apart from a few spots of paint loss from frame rubbing to the lower left edge and along the lower edge, this work is in very good condition, with rich colours and fine detail. Held in a decorative, muted gold-painted moulded plaster and wood 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."