- 153
Swiss School, 19th Century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Portrait of a young lady with her dog jean seated under a tree
inscribed with the identity of the sitter centre left on the tree: Camile/ A/ jean/ 24 Juin 1817
- oil on panel
Condition
The stable support consists of two vertical flat panels, cradled to the reverse.
There are two restored splits running from the top edge, one on the left hand side, measuring approx. 20cm, and one on the right hand side, measuring approx. 8cm.
The paint surface is clean and secure, and retains some impasto.
Some retouching work to the ribbon of the lady's bonnet and bodice is visible to the naked eye, though is not terribly noticeable.
Inspection under UV light confirms these retouchings and those along the aforementioned splits and panel join, and further reveals quite extensive but localised retouchings to the background.
Offered in an ornate carved gilt wood frame in good condition with some very minor losses.
"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."