- 653
Jules Giradet
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Jules Giradet
- A Finely Turned Ankle
- signed Jules Giradet (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 28 7/8 by 21 1/4 in.; 73.5 by 54 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, New York
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
Oil on canvas, lined. The picture surface is in generally good condition. Under UV light: the thick white highlights in the woman's dress fluoresce, as do the pink-red pigments in her hat ribbon and cloak. There is a thin line of inpainting in her forehead and down her nose as well as some older dots of inpainting in the gentleman's waistcoat. There are small scattered areas of inpainting in the house behind her.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.