Lot 13
  • 13

François Diday

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 CHF
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Description

  • François Diday
  • Naples, le Château de l'Œuf et le Vésuve
  • Unten links monogrammiert
  • Öl auf Leinwand
  • 43 x 64.5 cm (mit französischem Rahmen Louis XVI, um 1780)

Provenance

Christie's, Zürich, 17.6.1991, Nr. 256
Sammlung Dr. Dieter Bührle, Zürich
Privatsammlung, Zürich

Exhibited

Baden, Museum Langmatt, Sehnsucht Italien, Corot und die frühe Freilichtmalerei, 2004, Nr. 69

Literature

Felix Baumann, Sehnsucht Italien, Corot und die frühe Freilichtmalerei, Museum Langmatt, Ausstellungskatalog, Baden 2004, S. 169, Nr. 69, abgebildet (in Farbe)

Condition

Not relined. Scattered, minor craquelure. Paint losses along the left edge, caused by a former frame. Under uv-light minor retouchings visible along the upper edge and in the lower left corner. Slightly larger, circular retouching in the water underneath the volcano. A further, very small one on the boat and a small horizontal one in the lower right corner. Good condition.
"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

Gemalt 1824.