UNAPOLOGETICALLY IRIS: THE COLLECTION OF IRIS APFEL
L. ROBERT
Portrait of Mirza, a Maltese with a pink bow in its hair and a bell on its collar
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Price Realised USD 4,032
Estimate
USD 600 - USD 800
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L. ROBERT
Portrait of Mirza, a Maltese with a pink bow in its hair and a bell on its collar
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The panel appears to be made of two boards, the join is supported on the reverse by a piece of canvas. The panel has a very slight bow. The varnish has yellowed somewhat with age. Impastos in the dog's fur have been nicely maintained. There are some scuffs in the varnish in the background, but these do not detract from the overall composition. Minor restorations along the canvas join are visible in natural light. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals a small area of restoration in the yellow fabric at lower left. The painting presents well overall and can be hung in its present state.
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Lot 67Sale 23911
Portrait of Mirza, a Maltese with a pink bow in its hair and a bell on its collarL. ROBERTEstimate: USD 600 - 800
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