June 13, 2010
Live Auction1808 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19103 USA
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Viewing NotesExhibition: Thursday, June 10th, 2010, 10am-5pm Friday, June 11th, 2010, 10am-5pm Saturday, June 12th, 2010, noon-5pm
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Lot 1: ATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES BEAUBRUN & HENRÍ BEAUBRUN, (FRENCH 1604-1692, FRENCH 1603-1677), PORTRAIT OF A NOBLE LADY HOLDING A MODEL OF CATH
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Description: ATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES BEAUBRUN & HENRÍ BEAUBRUN (french 1604-1692, french 1603-1677) PORTRAIT OF A NOBLE LADY HOLDING A MODEL OF CATHEDRAL, PROBABLY NOTRE DAME Oil on canvas, laid on panel 47 1/8 x 38 5/8 in. (119.7 x 98.1cm) provenance: Private Collection, California.
Condition Report: This painting has an old glue lining from which there is some detachment. A large vertical distortion is seen at the top center and may result from the painting having been folded at some point. The painting has heavy craquelure and some paint loss from flaking paint. Under UV there is a heavy green fluorescence indicating a natural resin varnish. There are areas of retouching on the upper section, some dots on the proper left forearm and adjacent costume as well as areas of retouching in the lower left. The figure and costume appear to be in good condition though dirty. Some retouching may be masked by the heavy varnish. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. 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. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale.
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Lot 2: FRANCO-GERMAN SCHOOL, (18TH-19TH CENTURY), THESEUS AND THE MINOTAUR
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Description: FRANCO-GERMAN SCHOOL (18th-19th century) THESEUS AND THE MINOTAUR Oil on canvas 50 1/4 x 39 5/8 in. (127.6 x 151.4cm) provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Condition Report: Re-lined. Several areas of retouch mainly around perimeter of canvas. Also vertical line of apparent retouch extending from head of figure top left to head of putti below (visible in photo). Also in horizontal line above Theseus' knees and to foot in foreground. Also horizontal lines extending from bottom right edge across figures bottom right: also to woman's arm bottom right and in drapes below, Theseus' right shoulder, other minor area. Generally in good restored condition. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. 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. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale.
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Lot 3: CIRCLE OF JOSEPH HEINTZ THE YOUNGER, (SWISS CIRCA 1600-1678), THE LAST SUPPER
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Description: CIRCLE OF JOSEPH HEINTZ THE YOUNGER (swiss circa 1600-1678) THE LAST SUPPER Oil on canvas 49 1/2 x 78 in. (126 x 198.1cm) provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey.
Condition Report: Heavy varnish and allover craquelure. 90 degree tear (approximately 2 x 2 in.) center left 6 " from edge has been patched. Abrasions/minor losses along bottom edge due to frame rubbing. Given scale surprisingly little apparent retouch mainly located in foreground around urn. Generally appears to be in good to very good condition. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. 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. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale.
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Lot 4: MANNER OF ALEXANDER KEIRINCX, (FLEMISH 1606-1652), HUNTING PARTY IN AN EXTENSIVE LANDSCAPE
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Description: MANNER OF ALEXANDER KEIRINCX (flemish 1606-1652) HUNTING PARTY IN AN EXTENSIVE LANDSCAPE Oil on canvas 28 5/8 x 40 in. (72.7 x 101.6cm) provenance: Private Collection, Virginia.
Condition Report: Relined old, heavy varnish makes it difficult to read under UV numerous inconsistencies in varnish down left side at top edge, and elsewhere throughout. Scattered scuffs, scratches and blemishes. Canvas uneven and skinned. Generally reasonable to good. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. 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. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale.
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Lot 5: GIUSEPPE GHERARDI, (ITALIAN 1756-1828), ITALIAN LANDSCAPES, INCLUDING VIEW IN VALONBROSA
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Description: GIUSEPPE GHERARDI (italian 1756-1828) ITALIAN LANDSCAPES, INCLUDING VIEW IN VALONBROSA and three companion works, each signed 'G. Gherardi fec', pencil on paper (4) 11 x 14 1/2 in. (27.9 x 36.8cm) (each) (sight) provenance: Private Collection, New York.
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