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Anthony Oakshett
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Anthony Oakshett
- Still life of peaches, pears, quince, figs, melon and other fruit
- inscribed and dated on the stretcher: Painted by Anthony Oakshett 98/99
- oil on canvas
- 33¼in by 44½in
Condition
Oil on canvas, not lined. The work is in overall excellent condition. There are three bumps along the center lower edge, likely due to something being caught between the stretcher bar and the canvas. Under UV light, there are no apparent retouches visible, though the varnish is somewhat drippy and streaky. Framed in a gold and black wood frame. The picture presents very well and is ready to hang.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This work is inspired by the Italian still life tradition of the 17th Century and artists such as Giuseppe Recco, Bartolomeo Castelli the Elder and Younger, and Giovanni Stanchi.