Bernard Jean Corneille Pothast (1882-1966), Polishing the silver

Bernard Pothast (Dutch, 1882-1966) Polishing the silver Oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches (40.6 x 50.8 cm) Signed lower right: B Pothast PROVENANCE: Private collection, Vero Beach, Florida: Heritage Auctions, Dallas, June 15, 2013, lot 66038; Private collection, acquired from the above.

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Condition Report: Original canvas; frame abrasion visible along extreme right edge; under UV exam, appears to be spots of in-painting in far left child's cheek and around her feet, scattered in-painting in upper half portion of seated woman, including urn, as well as in background around her right arm and shoulder, scattered spots of in-painting in baby's hair, clothing, blanket and bassinet, and spots of in-painting in far right child's face, arms and in floor and silver piece in lower right quadrant; Yellowed varnish. Framed Dimensions 20 X 23.5 Inches