We are grateful to Jean-David Jumeau-Lafond for his assistance in cataloguing the present lot. A certificate from Jean-David Jumeau-Lafond dated 15 June 2022 accompanies this lot.
Related Articles
Sorry, we are unable to display this content. Please check your connection.
You have agreed to be bound by the Conditions of Sale and if your bid is successful, you are legally obliged to pay for the lot you have won. The purchase price for a successful bid will be the sum of your final bid plus a buyer’s premium, any applicable taxes and any artist resale royalty, exclusive of shipping-related expenses.
Condition report
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.
The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
Oil on canvas The canvas has not been lined. There are 2 patches visible on the reverse circa 3x3 cm each. The painted surface has light surface dirt. The paint layer appears to be secure and stable, in good condition with minor localised craquelure showing in racking light There is a small area of horizontal cupping requires visible in the upper left quadrant There are a few spots of paint loss in the lower left quadrant There is minor scuffing at the outer edges. Examination under UV light shows very few spots of retouching. Overall the painting would benefit from a clean and professional retouching of the small spots of painting Presents well in a gilt composite period style frame.