Lot 69
  • 69

Conrad Wise Chapman

Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Conrad Wise Chapman
  • Cercle des Patineurs, Bois de Boulogne
  • signed W. Chapman and dated 1876 (lower left); titled Cercle des Patineurs, Bois de Boulogne (on the reverse)
  • oil on panel
  • 8 3/4 by 16 in.
  • 22 by 41 cm.

Provenance

Private Collection, France

Condition

SURFACE: in good condition UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: scattered dashes of inpainting throughout sky and a bit less so, in pond, for craquelure fill-in? (looks like the restoration was applied with a heavy hand)
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.
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