FRANZ CHRISTOPH JANNECK | An elegant company in a landscape serenaded by musicians, a classical building beyond; An elegant company in a landscape with a couple playing backgammon, beside a sculpted urn and a classical façade

Anonymous sale ('Property of a Private Collector'), New York, Sotheby's, 14 January 1988, lot 168;
Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 7 July 2016, lot 193.

Both copper plates are flat and the paint surfaces both stable with clear and even varnishes. Neither painting has any visible damages and both appear to be in excellent original condition. Inspection of the former, the scene before a classical building, under ultraviolet light reveals very minor scattered retouchings in the sky and building, and a retouched surface scratch in the skirt of the lady in blue seen from behind at the left. Inspection under ultraviolet light of the latter scene with backgammon players, reveals almost no intervention at all. The pictures are offered in matching elaborately carved gilt wood frames in good condition, with only one or two chips and losses.
"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."