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Canadian Fine Art Auction

November 24, 2014

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LOT 4

Lot 4

BERTHE DES CLAYES

BERTHE DES CLAYES
Lot 4 Details
BERTHE DES CLAYES

PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG LADY SKETCHING ON A BOAT

oil on canvas, laid down on board
signed
10 ins x 10 ins; 25.4 cms x 25.4 cms

Estimate $4,000-$5,000

Realised: $7,080
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Note:

Berthe des Clayes was known for her Impressionistic portraits and landscapes. In this scene, a woman sits in a skiff, sketching underneath the blue skies of a spring afternoon. Delicately rendered, the figure is intently focused – her enjoyment and concentration visible beneath the brim of her cloche hat.

The eldest of three children, Berthe des Clayes was sister to Alice (lot 144) and Gertrude (lot 132) des Clayes.

This lot is sold together with a preparatory drawing which was attached to the back of this painting, signed, inscribed “V.H. Como PQ” (twice) and indistinctly dated 193?.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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