79 - Joseph Coomans

Joseph Coomans (Belgian, 1816-1889) Young Beauty with Jewelry, 1872 oil on canvas signed Joseph Coomans and dated (lower right) 32 1/4 x 26 in. (81.9 x 66 cm) This lot is located in Philadelphia. Framed: 38 1/2 x 33 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. Significant deposits of surface dirt and dust; canvas is lined and has small, circular bumps in scattered areas throughout, likely a result of the lining process; a few instances of frame abrasions with associated paint losses along extreme edges; frame liner material has deposited a slight adhesive layer along all extreme edges, only visible while painting is out of frame; very minor areas of drying craquelures within the white impastos and red background in the lower left corner; areas of inpainting within the background visible under raking light; under a reflective varnish layer. Under UV light: a large area of inpainting in the center right background, extending approximately 12 inches along the edge and at its widest approximately 6 inches; additional inpainting scattered along all edges and a smaller area of inpainting to the right of the woman's right shoulder; small areas of inpainting within the woman's bangs and headband and within the folds of the pink cloth she holds; minor areas of inpainting scattered through her dress and the balustrade. Additional images available upon request.