Maurice-Ambrose Ehlinger (French, 1896-1981) Nue endormi

Description:

Maurice-Ambrose Ehlinger (French, 1896-1981)

Nue endormi
Signed "M. Ehlinger-" l.r., stamp from Florence Art Gallery, Italy, on the reverse.
Oil on canvas, 23 1/2 x 28 3/4 in. (59.6 x 73.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Varnish inconsistencies, craquelure, narrow scratches to right leg and at u.c. in background, areas of underpainting visible above bedding at center, surface grime.
Estimate $800-1,200

The work would benefit from a gentle cleaning, and there are pentimenti with fine craquelure visivle just above the edge of the blue blanket.

The frame measures 34 1/2 x 29 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.


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