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ITALIAN SCHOOL, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY | Portrait of a male nude, bust length
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Portrait of a male nude, bust length
- canvas: 23 1/2 by 19 1/4 in.; 59.7 by 48.9 cm.
- framed: 29 by 25 1/4 in.; 73.7 by 64.1 cm.
oil on canvas
Condition
The canvas is lined, and appears slightly pressed as a result. There are two thin scratches running horizontally of about 4 in. long, one at right, below the sitter's ear, and the other at left, on the sitter's upper arm. Some craquelure that is stable is on top left quadrant. What appears to be a spot of old repair is at center left, next to the beard. A small spot of paint loss is on his chest at center left, and a few smaller ones that appear to be strengthened on the background. Under UV these fluoresce, as well as other small spots of retouches scattered on the sitter's body. Further reading is impeded due to the milky varnish. Offered in a gold painted frame mimicking marble.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.