Lot 361: Virginie Demont-Breton (French, 1859-1935), Fils de Pêcheur, Signed "Virginie Demont-Breton" l.l., identified on a presentation plaque.

Name: Virginie Demont-Breton (French, 1859-1935), Fils de Pêcheur, Signed "Virginie Demont-Breton" l.l., identified on a presentation plaque.
Brand: Skinner
SKU: 2d1f99250c

Est: $20,000 USD - $30,000 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USFebruary 07, 2014

Item Overview

Description

Virginie Demont-Breton (French, 1859-1935)

Fils de Pêcheur
Signed "Virginie Demont-Breton" l.l., identified on a presentation plaque.
Oil on canvas, 28 3/4 x 23 1/2 in. (73.0 x 59.8 cm), framed.
Condition: Lined, craquelure, heavy varnish layer, surface accretions and grime.

Artist or Maker

Virginie Demont-Breton

Condition Report

Stretcher with a business card from Michael Alonzo, painting conservator, affiliated with the Bennington Historical Museum and Art Gallery, including a handwritten notation saying the painting was lined and restored in July, 1956. No retouch is currently visible under UV examination, but there may be old retouch present that no longer fluoresces.

Antique frame with scattered losses to decoration.

No additional condition issues to report.

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). 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 Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

American & European Works of Art

Skinner

February 07, 2014, 04:00 PM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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