Lot 49
  • 49

Circle of Antoine Monnoyer

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Antoine Monnoyer
  • Still life with flowers in a basket resting on a ledge
  • oil on canvas
  • 24 3/8 by 28 1/4 in.
  • 62 by 72 cm.

Provenance

British private collection

Condition

Lined canvas. The surface is firm and very flat; craquelure visible in the flowers; under a very glossy varnish. Under UV light: a possible vertical repaired tear at center left with inpainting; scattered inpainting between flowers, particularly at upper center.
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