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Hippolyte Petitjean
(French, 1854-1929)
Nature Morte aux Pommes et Chrysanthèmes
Estimate: $2,000-$3,000
Sold
$1,200
Live Auction
What Do You See? The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Part III
Location
Philadelphia
Size
21 1/4 x 17 3/8 in. (54 x 44.1cm)
Description
Hippolyte Petitjean
(French, 1854-1929)
Nature Morte aux Pommes et Chrysanthèmes
oil on panel
Stamped Atelier/Hipp. Petitjean (Lugt 2022c; lower right)
21 1/4 x 17 3/8 in. (54 x 44.1cm)
The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Framed: 27 x 23 x 2 in.The painting is in overall fair condition. A few areas of the paint are lifting and there are some losses, namely an approx. 1/2 in. triangular area of loss to the paint surface at center left. A few other notable losses are in the apple on the table and to the bottom left of the vase, as well at at top center. Under UV light there appears to be inpainting at top center and along the bottom left edge of the vase, as well as some other areas, see Specialist's photos for more details.
Signature
Stamped Atelier/Hipp. Petitjean (Lugt 2022c; lower right)
Provenance
Exhibition:"Exposition du Centenaire d'Hippolyte Petitjean," Galerie de l'Institut, Paris, 1955 (per stamp verso).