Pierre Olivier Joseph Coomans
(Belgian, 1816-1889)
Une beauté classique, 1888
oil on canvas
signed Joseph Coomans, dated, and inscribed Paris (lower left)
27 x 19 1/4 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from Linden House, Indianapolis, Indiana

Framed: 35 x 26 1/2 inches.
Canvas is lined; significant deposits of surface dirt and dust, with pinpoint debris adhered to the varnish throughout; network of craquelures throughout the surface; uneven surface texture in upper right corner from a possible repair; areas of overcleaning on the proper right side of the woman's chest and arm, around the edges of her proper right hand, as well as in the red fabric underneath. Under UV light: inpainting within the woman's eye and along her hairline; strokes of inpainting to the right and left of her face in the background; a horizontal repaired tear with inpainting located in the center right of the background, no greater in length than 2 inches; inpainting in the bracelet's shadow on the woman's proper left arm; spot of inpainting in the lower right, within the yellow fabric; uneven varnish application is visible throughout. Please request images.