LOT DETAILS
Materials:
tempera and oil on canvas laid down on panel
Measurements:
1.97 in. (5.00 cm.) (height) by 46.46 in. (118.00 cm.) (width)
Condition:
It has not been possible to see the work entirely unframed. Oil, tempera and gold leaf on canvas laid down on panel, probably by the artist. The panel is sound and slightly convex. There are a few nail holes, probably studio and associated with retouching visible under UV light, at all four corners and to the centre of the left, right and lower edges. There is no evidence of further retouching on the canvas visible under UV light. There are scattered webs of craquelure. There are tiny dots of stable paint losses in places, not visually distracting, notably to the red standing figure in the lower left quadrant and below the feet and to the shoulder of the central white figure. This work is in overall good condition. "In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Provenance:
Sale: Hôtel des ventes Horta, Brussels, October 12, 1998, lot 214; <br>Acquired at the above sale by the present owner