9th Jan, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Country House Sale (Part II) - Online Auction

 
  Lot 449
 

449

Manner of Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (1636-1699) French Still life of flowers including Iris,...

Manner of Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (1636-1699) French Still life of flowers including Iris, Tulips, Roses and Poppies arranged in a metal urn on a ledge Oil on canvas, 66.5cm by 51cm See illustration

Sold for £700
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

. In fully restored condition. Somewhat stiffly re-lined, cleaned and re-varnished. The general surface of the canvas and brushwork has been flattened by the restoration process. There is mild evidence of overpainting and retouching within the background in general. A diagonal line of retouching is apparent approx 12 cm down from upper right hand corner and is approx. 3-4 cm in length. Further mild evidence of strengthening and retouching to elements of blooms, such as the upper part of the chrysanthemum left and above centre, parts of the variegation of the Tulips on the right hand side, shadows of the Rose lower right, larger parts of the burgundy blooms resting on the ledge, general shadowing amongst the flowers, the dark markings of the butterfly etc... Surface dirt and discoloured varnish. Some minor surface scuffs/abrasions alongside right hand edge lower half and odd further scuff amongst the floral arrangement and elsewhere. Canvas slightly loose in frame with some abrasions to edges in general as a result etc...

 


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Auction: Country House Sale (Part II) - Online Auction, 9th Jan, 2021

Country House Sale (Part II) - Online Auction

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