05-16-201405-17-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2728BBoston
May 16, 2014 04:00 PMCalender
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French School, 18th Century Portrait of a Woman as a Repentant Saint

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$4,305$3,500
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2728BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 16, 2014 4:00PM

Description:

French School, 18th Century

Portrait of a Woman as a Repentant Saint
Unsigned.
Oil on canvas (trimmed to an oval format),25 1/2 x 20 1/4 in. (65.0 x 51.0 cm),unframed.
Condition: Canvas mounted on rectangular aluminum support which has been laid on stretched canvas, restored tears and losses, retouch, abrasions, skinning, scattered paint losses.
Estimate $1,800-2,200

Trimmed oval format canvas; considerable restored tears throughout, with the longest measuring approx. 11 in. spanning l.l. and l.r. quadrants; extensive retouch, particularly across bust measuring approx. 7 x 1 1/4 in.; scattered retouch to woman's face; fine craquelure; no additional condition issues to report.


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