FRENCH SCHOOL (18th century). SOAP BUBBLES and HOUSE OF CARDS: A PAIR OF PAINTINGS, oil on panel, each with collector's seal on reverse - Framed, sight: 11 1/2 in. x 8 1/2 in., each Estimate $2,000-3,000
PROVENANCE: Estate of Virginia E. Bogardus, Washington, DC
BUBBLES: Minor surface dirt and debris, uneven varnish. UV: Areas of inpainting in all 4 corners and to left of her head and hat. CARDS: Minor surface dirt and debris, uneven varnish. Minor craquelure in upper right corner and pigment separation in bottom half of jacket. UV: Heavy varnish makes detection difficult, but no apparent restoration.
