French 1913-1999
Nature Morte a l'Arlequin, 1959
Signed C. VENARD (lr); dated 1959 on the reverse
Oil on canvas
45 x 57 1/2 inches (114.3 x 146.1 cm)

Provenance:
Sale, Mes. Appay, Gairoard et Besch, Cannes - Palm Beach, Aug. 20, 1990, lot 131

The work is in great condition overall. There's isolated areas of stable craquelure throughout. Craquelure is most prominent in 4 areas around the center of the painting extending towards center bottom, where the paint is heavily impasto. There's no corresponding paint loss associated with craquelure. There's some flakes of paint loss in the upper left corner of the painting. No signs of prior restoration under UV light inspection.