Property from an Irish Collection
Attributed to Francisque MilletAntwerp bapt 1642 - 1679 ParisA classical landscape with figures in the foreground, a castle beyond
oil on canvasunframed: 73 x 92.5 cm.; 28¾ x 36⅜ in.framed: 97 x 115.3 cm.; 38¼ x 45⅜ in.Condition reportThe canvas is lined, the paint surface is very dirty and the varnish is very discoloured and matte. There are a number of small losses around the margins and scattered in the foreground, and visible retouching to a repaired T-shaped tear in the tree trunks left of centre approx. 5 x 15 cm. The network of craquelure has also become slightly more raised in the upper left corner and there are some resultant small losses here as well. There is a 2cm. long long in the foreground below the figures where the canvas has sustained some damage. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals the thick, milky varnish underneath which it is very difficult to discern any further intervention. The painting is in overall fair condition and will benefit greatly from cleaning and restoration.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.
Property from an Irish Collection
Attributed to Francisque MilletAntwerp bapt 1642 - 1679 ParisA classical landscape with figures in the foreground, a castle beyond
oil on canvasunframed: 73 x 92.5 cm.; 28¾ x 36⅜ in.framed: 97 x 115.3 cm.; 38¼ x 45⅜ in.Condition reportThe canvas is lined, the paint surface is very dirty and the varnish is very discoloured and matte. There are a number of small losses around the margins and scattered in the foreground, and visible retouching to a repaired T-shaped tear in the tree trunks left of centre approx. 5 x 15 cm. The network of craquelure has also become slightly more raised in the upper left corner and there are some resultant small losses here as well. There is a 2cm. long long in the foreground below the figures where the canvas has sustained some damage. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals the thick, milky varnish underneath which it is very difficult to discern any further intervention. The painting is in overall fair condition and will benefit greatly from cleaning and restoration.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.
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