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Charles Gomien
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Charles Gomien
- Portrait de la Comtesse de Durfort
- signed Charles Gomien lower left
- oil on canvas
- 55 by 46cm., 21¾ by 18in. (oval)
Condition
Comtesse de Durfort: Original canvas. Under UV light there are some possible thin lines of retouching addressing craquelure. There are hairlines of craquelure, notably in her bust and to the left of her head. The surface of the work is dirty and it would benefit from a light surface clean. Held in a simple gold-painted wood 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
together with a portrait of a Lady wearing a crescent, late 19th century, signed and dated A. DREUX / 1896 lower right, pastel on paper, with an illegible inscription in ink on the back together with a paper label written by the Princesse de la Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais and dedicated the work to her daughter the sitter, 53 by 43cm., 21 by 17in. (oval) and a portrait miniature of the Duchess de Boudeauville,