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Francisco Borès
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Francisco Borès
- ENFANTS JOUANT
- signed Borès and dated 42 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 47 by 38.5cm., 18 1/2 by 15in.
Provenance
Galeries Alfred Poyet y Renou et Colle, Paris (acquired by March 1943)
Sale: Briest, Paris, 6th November 1996, lot 22
Private Collection
Sale: Briest, Paris, 6th November 1996, lot 22
Private Collection
Literature
Hélène Dechanet, Francisco Bores: Catálogo razonado, Pintura 1945-1972, Madrid, 2003, vol. I, no. 1948/53, illustrated p. 489
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There are a few small scattered retouchings throughout the composition, including intermittent specks at intervals along the right edge and towards the centre of the upper edge; small scattered spots towards the upper left edge and a 4cm. vertical line towards the centre of the left edge. These retouchings are visible under UV light. This work is in overall good condition.
"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."