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WILHELM WACHTEL | The King of Israel Viewing Jerusalem from his Gardens
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Wilhelm Wachtel
- The King of Israel Viewing Jerusalem from his Gardens
- signed W. Wachtel (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 22 1/8 by 28 1/8 in.
- 56.3 by 71.5 cm
Provenance
Collection of the late Dr. Zvi Szubin, New Jersey
Condition
Surface in overall good condition with faint craquelure. Under UV scattered delicate repairs fluoresce, primarily in the figure's face, lower dress and in the upper left corner and right edge.
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
King Solomon is often portrayed in similar dress and headgear in Old Master and nineteenth century paintings. His famous gardens, with all kinds of fruit trees, is mentioned in the Old Testament.