Lot 145: ALFRED COURMES | La Famille sponsorisée

oil on canvas

162,2 x 97 cm; 63 7/8 x 38 1/8 in.

oil on canvas

It has not been possible to see the work entirely unframed. The canvas is not lined. There is an uneven varnish. Examination under UV light reveals no evidence of retouching. There are some paint losses in places notably towards the centre of the left edge and to the lower left corner. There are a few hairline lines of stable craquelure and dots of paint shrinkage in places. There are some superficial dirt and flyspots in places. This work is in overall very good condition and could benefit from a light clean.
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Gilles Bernard & Vitalie Andriveau, Alfred Courmes, Paris, 2003, illustrated p. 175 (titled  La famille sponsorisée or La présentation au temple)

Private collection, Paris (by descent from the artist)