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.
Français
Le portrait a fait l’objet d’un rentoilage qui a pu tasser la matière picturale par endroits. Le tableau est sur un châssis rapporté à clés. La tension de la toile est stable, tout comme le support.
A l’œil nu, le modèle offre une belle présence. On constate quelques retouches au niveau des carnations ainsi que des retouches ponctuelles dans le fond. Les motifs noirs foncés du brocart de la robe semblent avoir été réhaussés, tout comme les parties blanches du costume.
L’examen à la lampe UV confirme les observations susmentionnées. On constate au moins deux campagnes de restauration visibles : la plus ancienne comprend le visage du modèle tandis que la plus récente, plus importante, concerne le fond, le costume, l’éventail, le chapeau et le visage du modèle. Sous un vernis irrégulier nettoyé par endroits.
La matière reste stable.
Dans un cadre en bois sculpté peint (approx. 168 x 111 cm.).
English
The painting has been subject to relining, it is held under tension and remains stable. The stretcher is supported by keys to the corners. The relining process has flattened the paint layers in some areas. The paint remains stable.
The painting presents well in natural light, with the inherent force of the composition well preserved. Some retouching can be seen in the flesh tones and in the background. The pattern of the brocade in the dress appears to have been strengthened, similarly the whites of the costume.
Examination under UV light confirms these observations. At least two campaigns of restoration can be seen; the older of these is in the sitter’s face. The newer, more extensive campaign has been undertaken in the background, costume, the fan and the hat, as well as some further, later retouching to the face. There is an uneven varnish that has been selectively cleaned.
In a carved and painted wooden frame (approx. 168 x 111 cm.).
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