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Francois Ravello (1926-2011, French)
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Item Details
Description
Passionate couple, 1982
Oil on panel
Signed, dated, and inscribed lower right: Ravello / Tahiti
39" H x 24.5" W
Oil on panel
Signed, dated, and inscribed lower right: Ravello / Tahiti
39" H x 24.5" W
Condition
Visual: Surface dirt, grime and varnish discoloration. Occasional, unobtrusive, pinhead-size scattered throughout. One irregularly shaped surface scratch upper left, measuring approximately 1.5". Two areas of pigment loss with related damage to the wood panel, one in the woman's upper arm at left and another in her fingers, the largest approximately .75" x .25". A .75" line of paint loss in the lower right corner partially affecting the date. Various other small and mostly unobtrusive surface cracks and pinhead-size holes near the outermost edges. Glued to the backing board verso.
Blacklight: No evidence of restoration under blacklight.
Frame: 42" H x 27" W x 1" D
Blacklight: No evidence of restoration under blacklight.
Frame: 42" H x 27" W x 1" D
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Francois Ravello (1926-2011, French)
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
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