Florent Willems
The Reader
Lot #879 |
2010-01-29 |
Sotheby's, New York
Old Master & 19th Century European Art
Category:
Painting
Estimate:
USD 5,000 - 7,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N08611
Auction name: Old Master & 19th Century European Art
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2010-01-29
Currency: USD
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: 19th Century European Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 22 3/8 by 17 3/4 in. 56.8 by 45 cm
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
56.8
Width In Centimeters:
45
Height In Inches:
22.375
Width In Inches:
17.75
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Provenance
Private Collection, Philadelphia (acquired in Europe circa 1920) Thence by descent to the present owner Condition Good condition, on stable panel, frame abrasion along right edge, some pigment seperation in the center of the composition in the bed and in the green curtains inside the bed. under UV: areas of old inpainting to both figures' bodies and costumes. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalog summary
Florent Willems The Reader signed F. Willems ( lower right) oil on panel 22 3/8 by 17 3/4 in. 56.8 by 45 cm Provenance Private Collection, Philadelphia (acquired in Europe circa 1920) Thence by descent to the present owner Condition Good condition, on stable panel, frame abrasion along right edge, some pigment seperation in the center of the composition in the bed and in the green curtains inside the bed. under UV: areas of old inpainting to both figures' bodies and costumes. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.