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L. Boiry
Estimate
200 - 250 GBP
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Description
- L. Boiry
- Still-Life of Apples and Pears
- signed and dated L. BOIRY -1915 - lower left
- oil on canvas
- unframed: 33 by 85cm., 13 by 33½in.
Condition
The canvas is unlined and loose in certain spots along its tacking edge. A superficial scratch is visible in the centre of the lower edge where there is also some thinness to the canvas. Some light scattered craquelure is also visible notably to the left edge, and the four stretcher bar marks are visible along the framing edges. Ultra-violet light reveals some scattered spots of cosmetic retouching, notably along the framing edges.
This work is being sold unframed.
"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
The frame of this work was removed by the Artist and incorporated into the work Britannia, Bombay, 2014-15,