Beschreibung:

DescriptionThe Property of a Lady
French School, 19th centuryPortrait of an elegantly-dressed lady, three-quarter length, seated, holding a sprig of wild roses
oil on canvasunframed: 98.8 x 75 cm.; 38⅞ x 29½ in.framed: 111.9 x 87.9 cm.; 44 x 34⅝ in.Condition reportThe canvas is relined, the paint surface is clean and the varnish is clear and even. It is in good overall condition. There have been some repairs which are visible under ultraviolet light. These include two vertical 7cm old tears on the sitter's bodice, some restoration to the right of her face, and in the hair alongside. There is an old repaired tear in the background lower left and more old repairs to the upper right background. Apart from this the paint surface appears well-preserved throughout. The restoration has been well carried out and is not obtrusive to the naked eye and the picture should not require further attention. This lot is offered with a plain gilt wood frame.
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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. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color 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. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.ProvenanceWith Simon Dickinson, London (as attributed to C.L. Agricola);
Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 10 December 2009, lot 208, where acquired.