15 - Fernand Maillaud

Fernand Maillaud (French, 1862-1948) Les Amandiers en Fleurs oil on canvas signed Fd. Maillaud. (lower right) 35 1/2 x 46 1/2 in. (90.2 x 118.1 cm) This lot is located in Philadelphia. Framed: 47 x 57 x 3 in. The unlined canvas is in overall good condition. There is some minor soiling throughout. Some minor craquelure is visible in the more thickly painted areas, with a few tiny surface losses, for instance at bottom center. Under UV light, there are several areas of inpainting visible, particularly in the fences at bottom left, in the trees at top center and along the right edge, as well as visible varnish. Additional images available upon request. Provenance: Sotheby's London, sale of March 15, 2007, Lot 22 (as Paysage). Acquired directly from the above sale by the present owner. Private Collection.