Lot 36: ANNE VALLAYER-COSTER | Bouquet de fleurs dans un vase

Huile sur toile de forme ovale
Mise au rectangle

42 x 34 cm ; 16 1/2  by 13 3/8  in

Huile sur toile de forme ovale<br />Mise au rectangle

On the naked eye: The painting has been re-lined on the 19th century on a quality key stretcher. We notice on the back an old lining canvas. The painting has a light irregular varnish. The painting was originally oval, the corners have been added. We are missing 1,5 cm. (1/2 in.) in the borders comparing to the original size. The upper and lower right corners, in the added parts, had some lacks of pictorial material that have been grossly restored. Under UV light: We notice some traces of old varnish and some open cracks that had been restored (foliage on the right) and some very tiny local restorations on the background (on the left and on the upper part). The edge, the flowers and the vase are well preserved.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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E. Kahng et M. Roland-Michel, Anne Vallayer-Coster : Painter to the Court of Marie-Antoinette, cat. exp. Washington, Dallas, New-York, Marseille, 2002-2003, p. 204, n°45 

Connaissance des Arts, juillet 1961, fig. 1 ;
M. Roland-Michel, Anne Vallayer-Coster 1744-1818, Paris, 1970, p. 105, n°8, p. 113 (perdu) 

Collection Prouvost ;
Vente anonyme, Paris, Palais Galliera, Me Rheims, 9 mars 1961, lot n°153, repr. pl. XXXIII ;
Vente anonyme, Paris, Me Marc-Arthur Kohn, 18 août 1999, lot n°417 ;
Vente anonyme, Paris, Me Marc-Arthur Kohn, 16 novembre 1999, lot n°34 ;
Acquis chez Maurice Segoura, Paris