Fine Paintings & Sculpture
Description:
François Gall (French/Hungarian, 1912-1987)
Young Woman Arranging Her Hair
Signed "F Gall" l.r.
Oil on canvas, 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (26.8 x 21.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Vertical abrasion with paint loss to center, shallow abrasion along bottom edge, varnish imperfections, surface grime.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Framed dimensions are 17 3/8 x 15 1/2 x 2 inches.
Minor canvas rippling. The small vertical abrasion appears as a line of craquelure measuring 3/4 inch, located in the center of the bodice. The abrasion along the bottom edge is a subtle line of craquelure and is partially hidden by the edge of the frame. The work would benefit from a surface cleaning. No additional condition issues to report.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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