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Gustav Pope
(British, 1831-1910)
Infant Slumbers Pure and Light, 1857
Estimate: $1,500-$2,500
Passed
Live Auction
Collect: American and European Art featuring the Collection of Dr. Percival Eaton, Jr.
Location
Chicago
Size
29 1/2 x 25 in.
Description
Gustav Pope
(British, 1831-1910)
Infant Slumbers Pure and Light, 1857
oil on canvas
signed G. Pope and dated (lower right)
29 1/2 x 25 in.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
Framed: 39 x 34 in.Significant deposits of surface dirt and dust, as well as soot, primarily on the verso; canvas is lined and margins are trimmed; network of craquelures throughout, with areas of tenting paint within the sky; instances of pinpoint paint losses throughout, as well as larger areas of paint losses within the corners; areas of inpainting visible through the older child's face, within the sweater of the younger child, as well as small spots along the center right edge; frame abrasions around the oval perimeter. Under UV light: significant inpainting within the sky; inpainting within the older child's eyes, above the right eye, and a significant area of the chin, cheeks, and neck; small spots of inpainting throughout the background; as well additional inpainting to the sweater of the younger child and along the right edge of their head and neck. Additional images available upon request.
Signature
signed G. Pope and dated (lower right)