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79 - Joseph Coomans
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USD 6,000 - 8,000 (€5,300 - 7,200)Sale fees
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.
Auction details
Old Master and 19th Century European Art, Including Works from the Collection of Ambassador J. William Middendorf IIAuction house
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