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Jean Louis Forain
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean Louis Forain
- Le Ballet
signed J.L. Forain (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 61.5 by 50.4cm., 24ΒΌ by 19 7/8 in.
Provenance
Durand Ruel, Paris
Collection Rouart, Paris
Private Collection, Stockholm (acquired circa 1950)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There is a small C-shaped repaired tear to the left of the man's thigh, with some associated retouching, visible under UV light.There are some fine lines of craquelure to the background and an intermittent line of craquelure that corresponds to parts of the central stretcher. Otherwise, this work is in overall good condition.
Colours: Fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though overall less pink 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."