LOT DETAILS
Materials:
oil on canvas
Size Notes:
73 x 59,8 cm
Markings:
signed anto carte (lower left), inscribed souvenir de Lerici - esquisse. and dated 32 (on the reverse)
Condition:
The canvas is not lined. There is an uneven varnish preventing UV light from fulling penetrating, however examination under UV light appears to reveal scattered spots and lines of retouching associated with tiny flecks of paint losses, most predominately in the background's architecture and to the lower right quadrant. There are thin webs of craquelure in areas, notably to the child's and mother's hair and to the lower part of the left edge. There is some frame rubbing with associated spots of small dots of paint losses along the extreme edges. 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."
Exhibited:
Mons, Musée des Beaux-Arts, ; Rétrospective Anto Carte, 1949, no. 95 (titled ; A Lerici)
Provenance:
Paul Tondreau, Mons; <br>Sale: Galerie Moderne, Brussels, October 24, 2006, lot 294; <br>Acquired at the above sale by the present owner