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Carl Wuttke
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Carl Wuttke
- View of the Abu al-Haggar Mosque at Luxor
- signed C. Wuttke. lower left; inscribed Luksor lower right
- oil on board
- 53.5 by 39cm., 21 by 15¼in.
Condition
Apart from a pinhead-sized dent to the centre of the extreme upper edge, and some light bowing to the centres (concave) of the edges, the board is in good, even condition. There are scattered flecks of retouching visible under ultraviolet light, notably to the shadows at the upper right. a fleck of loss to the upper extreme right edge, scattered fine surface dirt and some light frame rubbing at the lower left and right edges, this work is in good condition, with a strong surface and fine detail. Held in a simple, craved wood frame with a gold accent.
"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."