LOT DETAILS

Materials:

oil on canvas

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ALEXANDRE HYACINTHE DUNOUY

Condition:

The canvas has a very firm relining, the paint surface is clean, and the varnish is clear and even. There is a very slight degree of wear visible in the darker areas of the painting and retouching to the network of craquelure in the sky is just visible to the naked eye. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals the rather opaque varnish, beneath which it is possible to discern two apparent campaigns of restoration. One campaign consists of retouchings which fluoresce yellow and includes fine lines of retouching to the craquelure in the trees on the left and scattered in parts of the architecture on the right; it also comprises two lines, possibly to old tears, in the upper left corner, the longer of which measures 8 cm. long. The second campaign fluoresces darkly and consists of retouchings along the left-hand margin and some small spots scattered in the sky and in the architecture. The painting is in overall fairly good condition and is ready to hang in is current state. 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 provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour 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 because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.