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Jean Valette-Falgores, called Penot
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Valette-Falgores, called Penot
- TROMPE L'OEIL OF PEARS, APPLES AND NUTS RESTING ON LEDGES AND BUNCHES OF GRAPES HANGING FROM LEDGES ALL WITHIN A PAINTED FRAME
- oil on canvas, unframed
Provenance
Anonymous sale, New York, Sotheby's, 25 May 2000, lot 114;
There purchased by the present owner.
Condition
Relined. the paint surface is generally well retained and there is very nice detail and coloration. some scuffing at corners and at edges. ultraviolet light reveals scattered, small retouches to fruit on upper shelf with a larger area on the pear second from right which may be over an old repaired tear. retouching to lower part of glass bottle at right; other small retouches scattered in background and to some of the fruit on lower shelf and to the cup. retouching around outer edges.
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.