Bidspirit auction | Francis Luis Mora, 1874-1940, Portrait

Francis Luis Mora, 1874-1940, Portrait of Woman in Spanish Dress, Oil on Canvas - Francis Luis Mora 1874-1940 Portrait of Woman in Spanish Dress Oil on Canvas Signed u.l. Important portrait of a woman in Spanish attire, before Robert Henri's famous portrait of Gertrude Vanderbilt, or 1916. Signed, upper left. Provenance: Roland NY, Glen Cove, New York, June 3, 2023, lot 548 Provenance: Roland Auctioneers, New York, 6/6/2023, lot 548 Sight: 30 x 44 in. (76.2 x 111.8 cm.), Frame: 36 1/2 x 51 in. (92.7 x 129.5 cm.) Condition: Relined. Some light surface wear. Faint scratch near foot. Scattered flaking with very tiny white dots visible. Light mildewing to canvas which can be easily cleaned. U.V. inspection revealed scattered retouch throughout. Some on left side of torso. Spots in hair and in fold of dress. Minor losses to gilding and paint on frame. Light craquelure throughout. The picture could benefit from a light cleaning. Light touch up by curist on back of couch. Otherwise, presents nicely and is ready to hang.  Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition.  PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER’S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%. Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommend asking for a shipping quote before bidding. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE THE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.