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THBFernand Le Quesne (French, 1856-1918) Lady Liberty Leading the Way: An Allegory, France and the United States
Lot 345
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Fernand Le Quesne (French, 1856-1918)
Lady Liberty Leading the Way: An Allegory, France and the United States
Signed "F. Le Quesne" l.r., identified on an auction label and on an exhibition label from The Museum of the Borough of Brooklyn (see below), both affixed to the stretcher, impressed with stamp "SCHWEITZER GALLERIES" in two places on the stretcher.
Oil on canvas, 39 1/4 x 25 3/8 in. (99.5 x 64.5 cm), framed.
Condition: Small tear to l.r. quadrant, craquelure, minor abrasions, minor surface grime.
Provenance: Skinner, Inc., American & European Paintings & Prints, May 15, 2009, Sale 2459, Lot 300.
Exhibitions: The Museum of the Borough of Brooklyn, at Brooklyn College, Tides of Immigration: Romantic Visions and Urban Realities, October 7-December 2, 1986, cat. no. 1 (illus.), lent by the Schweitzer Gallery.
N.B. The lot is accompanied by a photocopy of the pamphlet from the Brooklyn exhibition.
Estimate $1,500-2,000
Also marked "Collections/FRANCE C.G.M." on a printed paper label affixed to the stretcher. Two canvas stencils on the reverse read "60 Boul.e. Malesherbes Paris/ COQUELIN-HERAULT/ COULEURS FINE, TOILE...DE TABLEAUX"
Horizontal tear measuring 1/2 inch across located at l.r. edge, to the left of the lantern, 2 1/2 inches up from the bottom hedge. Staining to the reverse of the canvas.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. - Shipping Info
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