Henriette Ronner-Knip (Dutch, 1821-1909) Off to the Races
Henriette Ronner-Knip
(Dutch, 1821-1909)
Off to the Races
oil on canvas
Henriette Ronner (lower left)
31 1/2 x 49 in. (80 x 124.5 cm)
This lot is located in Chicago.
Provenance:
Provenance:
Maxwell Galleries, San Francisco, by 1945.
Condition
Framed: 40 1/4 x 57 1/4 in.Canvas is lined and passages of the canvas have been pressed due to the lining process. Moderate deposits of surface dirt and dust. Network of craquelures throughout, which appear mostly stable, as well as a faint stretcher bar mark along the upper edge. Scattered areas of inpainting, most noticeable along the edges the sky; below the front legs of the left-most and center dogs; and within the wagon center. Under UV light: the aforementioned areas of inpainting fluoresces. Additional small areas of inpainting along both lower corners and along the center left edge. Selective varnish cleaning to the right-most dog's face, as well as around the boy and area to his left. Inpainting to the edges of the boy's hat and above it, and to his left shoulder. Additional images available upon request.
Henriette Ronner-Knip
(Dutch, 1821-1909)
Off to the Races
oil on canvas
Henriette Ronner (lower left)
31 1/2 x 49 in. (80 x 124.5 cm)
This lot is located in Chicago.
Provenance:
Provenance:
Maxwell Galleries, San Francisco, by 1945.
Condition
Framed: 40 1/4 x 57 1/4 in.Canvas is lined and passages of the canvas have been pressed due to the lining process. Moderate deposits of surface dirt and dust. Network of craquelures throughout, which appear mostly stable, as well as a faint stretcher bar mark along the upper edge. Scattered areas of inpainting, most noticeable along the edges the sky; below the front legs of the left-most and center dogs; and within the wagon center. Under UV light: the aforementioned areas of inpainting fluoresces. Additional small areas of inpainting along both lower corners and along the center left edge. Selective varnish cleaning to the right-most dog's face, as well as around the boy and area to his left. Inpainting to the edges of the boy's hat and above it, and to his left shoulder. Additional images available upon request.
