Henri Léopold Lévy (French, 1840-1904) Cartoon for a Ceiling Decoration Depicting Health and Wealth

Henri Léopold Lévy (French, 1840-1904) Cartoon for a Ceiling Decoration Depicting Health and Wealth Unsigned, inscribed "Pantin" on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 77 3/4 x 73 in. (197.5 x 185.0 cm), unframed. Condition: Strip lined, scattered minor retouch, areas of fine craquelure. Provenance: Sotheby's New York, Saturday, January 27, 2007, Old Master and 19th Century European Art, Lot 690. N.B. The study is thought to be for a finished painting intended for an international exposition or World's Fair. Estimate $2,000-4,000 The retouch is minor scattered dots and dashes, primarily to the craquelure. The craquelure is stable. 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.