La Sibylle égyptienne

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 tableau est peint sur une toile ayant fait l'objet d'un rentoilage. Il est sur un châssis rapporté à clés.

A l'oeil nu, on constate des restaurations dans les fonds ayant légèrement viré, tout particulièrement le long des bords gauche et droit. On constate un réseau de craquelure sun peu prononcé dans la partie supérieure. On constate quelques repeints dans le visage (menton et nez) ayant légèrement viré. Le tableau est sous un vernis sec.

A l'UV, on confirme les observations susmentionnées, ainsi que dans le livre et le coin inférieur droit. Sous un vernis épais, uniforme.

Dans un cadre en bois peint (approx. 152 x 121 x 5 cm).


English

The canvas has been subject to relining, it is held under tension on a keyed stretcher and remains stable.

In natural light we can see some restoration to the backgrounds that has discoloured slightly with age, notably along the left and right edges. There is a more pronounced network of craquelure in the upper part of the composition. There is some retouching in the face, notably on the nose and chin, which has slightly discoloured. The painting is under dry varnish.

Examination under UV light confirms the above observations, it further reveals some retouching in the book and lower right-hand corner.

In a painted wooden frame (approx. 152 x 121 x 5 cm).