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Jean-Daniel Stevens
(Belgian, 19th Century)
La Repasseuse (The Ironer), c. 1892
Estimate: $3,000-$5,000
Sold
$2,750
Live Auction
Collect: American and European Art featuring the Collection of Dr. Percival Eaton, Jr.
Location
Chicago
Size
20 1/2 x 14 3/4 in.
Description
Jean-Daniel Stevens
(Belgian, 19th Century)
La Repasseuse (The Ironer), c. 1892
oil on copper
signed J.D. Stevens (lower right); signed, dated, titled, and inscribed (on the reverse)
20 1/2 x 14 3/4 in.
Property from the Hinkley Trust
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
Framed: 34 x 28 1/2 inches.Moderate deposits of surface dirt and dust; a network of hairline craquelures throughout, with an area of slightly lifting paint in the upper center and within the woman's skirt; one pinpoint paint loss each in the upper center and upper left corner; several pinpoint paint losses in the woman's skirt; one pinpoint paint loss in the lower center; a shallow indentation to the panel in the center right, only visible under raking light; one small white spot in the center, within the left side of the folding screen; moderate wear and abrasions scattered along all extreme edges. Under UV light: wear and abrasions along the edges fluoresce but do not appear to be inpainting; areas of inpainting in the woman's skirt; a small area of inpainting in the center left and in the upper left corner of the open window frame. Additional images available upon request.
Signature
signed J.D. Stevens (lower right); signed, dated, titled, and inscribed (on the reverse)