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Anton Ritter von Perger
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Anton Ritter von Perger
- Napoleons Überfahrt aus der Lobau nach der verlorenen Schlacht bei Aspern (Napoleon leaving the Lobau after the defeat at the battle of Aspern)
signed and dated v. Perger 1845. lower left; inscribed Aspern 1809 centre right
oil on canvas
- 115.7 by 147cm., 45½ by 58¾in.
Provenance
Estate of the artist; thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Friedrich von Boetticher, Malerwerke des neunzehnten Jahrhunderts, vol. II, part I, Dresden, 1891-1910, p. 235, no. 13
Condition
Original canvas. There are scattered spots of retouching visible under ultraviolet light, partially obscured by a varnish, notably to the back of the right-hand figure, to Napoleon's cloak, and areas to the upper and lower left side. Apart from scattered small repairs (four patched on the reverse) and some abrasion to the lower right corner, this work is in good condition, with fine detail and rich colours, and ready to hang. Held in a simple, gold-painted moulded plaster and wood frame.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
At the Battle of Aspern-Essling, fought on 21-22 of May 1809, Napoleon and his allies attempted a forced crossing of the Danube near Vienna, but were thwarted by the Austrian forces under Archduke Charles.
The battle marked the first time Napoleon had been personally defeated in over a decade.