28161: Continental School (19th Century) Need a light?
Continental School (19th Century) Need a light? Oil on canvas 24 x 18 inches (61.0 x 45.7 cm) Bears signature lower left: M. Donat Property from a Private North Texas Collection HID03101062020 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Unlined canvas. Pinholes in the corners. Yellowing to the varnish layer. Finely patterned craquelure and minor pigment separation throughout, apparently stabilize beneath the varnish layer. Two vertical columns of slight darkness in the middle ground, possibly pentimenti. Mild surface dirt and dust. Not examined out of frame.Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Aforementioned columns fluoresce slightly. Brushy retouching to the shadows in the mid- and foreground. Additional, more finely applied retouching to the figures, particularly the rightmost gentleman.Framed Dimensions 30 X 23 X 3 Inches Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"Buyer's Premium per Lot:25% on the first $300,000 (minimum $49), plus 20% of any amount between $300,001 and $3,000,000, plus 15% of any amount over $3,000,001 per lot.
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Continental School (19th Century) Need a light? Oil on canvas 24 x 18 inches (61.0 x 45.7 cm) Bears signature lower left: M. Donat Property from a Private North Texas Collection HID03101062020 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Unlined canvas. Pinholes in the corners. Yellowing to the varnish layer. Finely patterned craquelure and minor pigment separation throughout, apparently stabilize beneath the varnish layer. Two vertical columns of slight darkness in the middle ground, possibly pentimenti. Mild surface dirt and dust. Not examined out of frame.Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Aforementioned columns fluoresce slightly. Brushy retouching to the shadows in the mid- and foreground. Additional, more finely applied retouching to the figures, particularly the rightmost gentleman.Framed Dimensions 30 X 23 X 3 Inches Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"Buyer's Premium per Lot:25% on the first $300,000 (minimum $49), plus 20% of any amount between $300,001 and $3,000,000, plus 15% of any amount over $3,000,001 per lot.