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Hugues Merle
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Hugues Merle
- The Neapolitan Girl
- signed Hugues Merle and dated 1876 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 36 1/4 by 28 1/4 in.
- 92.1 by 71.8 cm
Provenance
Roughton Galleries, Inc., Dallas, Texas
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2004
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2004
Condition
Wax lined. Under UV: Thin horiztonal line of inpainting through the top of her head in hair and extends along top register. Thin horizontal line of inpainting along her right elbow, Dots of inpainting in her blouse and a few spots of inpainting along lower right corner. Inpainting to address frame abrasion in lower right corner, a few spots of inpainting along center right edge
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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.