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Claude Venard
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Claude Venard
- Nature Morte
- signed C. Venard (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 67 by 143cm., 26 3/8 by 56 1/4 in.
Provenance
Madame Peggy Hennessy (acquired directly from the artist)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The canvas is lined. There is an uneven layer of varnish through which the UV light cannot fully penetrate, but there is no evidence of retouching visible under UV light. The canvas is slightly undulated in places, and there is some light craquelure and paint shrinkage. This work is in overall good condition.
Colours: Fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though the greens are slightly more prominent in the original.
"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."