Lot 61: ALPHONSE LECADRE | Nu allongé

oil on canvas

95 by 196cm., 35 1/2 by 77in.

oil on canvas

The canvas has been relined. There is pattern of pressed craquelure throughout and the signature appears to be superficially rubbed. Under ultra-violet light the old varnish layers fluoresce opaquely making the surface difficult to read however a number of retouchings are visible, notably spots in the bearskin around her feet (these have discoloured with age), strengthening to the top of her right leg, and spots in the upper half of the painting. Presented in a coved and fluted gilt frame.
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