Lot 48
  • 48

Johann Georg Meyer von Bremen

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Johann Georg Meyer von Bremen
  • Auf der Höhe (over the hills and far away)
  • signed and dated Meyer von Bremen / Berlin 1871 lower left
  • oil on canvas
  • 68.5 by 53.5cm., 27 by 21in.

Provenance

Sale: Gus Schiele, Munich, 1982
Purchased at the above sale by the late owner

Condition

The canvas has been re-lined. There are scattered spots of retouching visible under ultraviolet light, notably to the sky and to darker areas of the ground. Apart from a spot of paint loss (approx. 1.3 by 1.4cm.) to the upper left corner, the work is in good condition, with soft tones and strong detail. Held in a decorative, gold-painted moulded plaster and wood frame with a brown velvet slip.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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