Nov 4, 2015 11:00 EST
Impressionist & Modern Art
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Leonor Fini
Leonor Fini
Argentine/French, 1908-1996
Portrait of Bachoo Dinshaw, Countess Woronzow, 1946
Signed Fini and dated 1946 (lr)
Oil on canvas
21 3/4 x 18 1/4 inches (55 x 48.3 cm)
Bachoo Dinshaw (Countess Bachoobai Woronzow-Dashkow; 1914-2003) and her brother Edulji, from a prominent Parsi family in India, bought a townhouse at 1081 Fifth Avenue, which Edulji filled with eighteenth-century European furniture. They were friendly with artists and members of international society.
Sold for $28,125
Estimated at $20,000 - $30,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Leonor Fini
Argentine/French, 1908-1996
Portrait of Bachoo Dinshaw, Countess Woronzow, 1946
Signed Fini and dated 1946 (lr)
Oil on canvas
21 3/4 x 18 1/4 inches (55 x 48.3 cm)
Bachoo Dinshaw (Countess Bachoobai Woronzow-Dashkow; 1914-2003) and her brother Edulji, from a prominent Parsi family in India, bought a townhouse at 1081 Fifth Avenue, which Edulji filled with eighteenth-century European furniture. They were friendly with artists and members of international society.
Generally good condition. Relined. One circular spot of damage in the hair at center left. Some contours and shadows reinforced. *** Additional note: There were some old paint flakes at center right and upper right that have been inpainted. There may be some glazing in the background. Restoration is very difficult to detect through the varnish under UV light. Scattered craquelure.
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Auction: Impressionist & Modern Art, Nov 4, 2015
