£600 - £800
AFTER ANTOINE WATTEAUTHE CASCADE; THE COUNTRY DANCEOil on panel, a pairEach 45.5 x 34cm (17¾ x 13¼ in.) (2)The original works in a private collection, and in the collection of the Huntington Library and Museum, Pasadena, respectively.Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS IN THIS AUCTION ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW The canvases are both relined. The first picture has a subtle craquelure and presents an unevenly applied varnish. UV light reveals various scattered retouching, most notably in the foliage in the background. Further retouching is present on the figures, most evidently on the hat of the man at the centre. The second picture presents an evenly applied varnish and fewer retouches in the background. However, a scratch, which has not though penetrated the canvas, yes is quite deep, is visible to the left of the group of people. In conclusion, a few retouches are present on the visages. Framed measurements: Each 72.5 x 60. 5 cmPlease note high resolution images are available upon request please contact the department directly on pictures@dreweatts.com
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