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François Alfred Delobbe (French, 1835-1915)
The demure maiden, 1870
Oil on canvas laid on board
37-3/4 x 28 inches (95.9 x 71.1 cm)
Signed and dated lower left: A. Delobbe / 1870

PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's, New York, January 26, 1979, lot 173;
Private collection, Chicago, Illinois;
Thence by descent to the present owner.


More information about François Alfred Delobbe. See also: Delobbe, François Alfred, Delobbe, Francois Alfred, Francois Alfred Delobbe Artist.



Condition Report*: On stable panel. Yellowing to the varnish layer. Surface dirt and dust. Finely patterned craquelure throughout. Frame abrasion and minor associated losses to extreme edges. A few scattered pinpoint losses. Not examined out of frame.
Under UV: heavily applied varnish fluoresces green unevenly. A very few dots and dashes of finely applied retouching, primarily to the figure of the boy. Brushy retouching to bottom right corner. Reinforcement to left half of the 'A' in signature at lower left corner.
Framed Dimensions 45 X 34.75 Inches
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Auction Dates
June, 2021
4th Friday
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Sold on Jun 4, 2021 for: $10,000.00
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