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Circle of Johann Friedrich August Tischbein
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Johann Friedrich August Tischbein
- Portrait of Johann Melchior von Birckenstock (1738-1809), seated half-length, wearing a green jacket with a white chemise and a red coat
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Brentano - von Birckenstock (according to a label on the reverse);
Baron von Kühlmann-Stumm, Schloss Ramholz.
Baron von Kühlmann-Stumm, Schloss Ramholz.
Condition
The actual painting is softer in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The canvas has a recent stable relining. The paint surface is well preserved, if a little thin in the green jacket lower centre, and is under a slightly dirty layer of varnish. Under UV light some small scattered retouchings can be made out in the background, in the hands, some larger ones in the coat, but only very minor ones in the forehead and chin, and the face in general is very nicely preserved.
Offered in a plain wood frame with a gold fillet and decorative gold scroll leaf decorations in all corner, in fair condition. (MW)
"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."