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Follower of Jean-Baptiste Greuze
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Jean-Baptiste Greuze
- A young girl with a dog on her lap
- oil on canvas
- 22 7/8 by 18 1/4 in.
- 58.1 by 46.4 cm.
Condition
Lined. Surface is in good condition, however, very yellowed and under a glossy varnish. Under UV light: very fine craquelure filling on girl's hair, dog, the background at left and around the girl; a vertical line of inpainting on her chest may indicate a repaired tear.
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.
Catalogue Note
This painting is based on a composition by Greuze formerly in the collection of Prince Trubetskoï, St. Petersburg, circa 1839, and most recently sold at auction at Christie's, New York, January 23, 2004, lot 72.