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Lot 106
  • 106

Émile Lévy

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Émile Lévy
  • Diane dans la Foret
  • signed and dated Emile Levy 1883 lower left
  • oil on canvas
  • 107 by 61cm., 42 by 24in.

Provenance

Sale: Sotheby's, London, 11 June 1997, lot 120
Purchased at the above sale by the father of the present owner

Condition

The canvas has been relined. UV light reveals some minor retouching, notably to a 13cm vertical repaired tear in the dog's leg, and there are some areas of craquelure, notably in her thighs and back. Held in a coved and fluted gold-painted wood and plaster reproduction frame.
"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."