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Ludwig Knaus
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Description
- Ludwig Knaus
- The Petition
- signed L Knaus and dated 1886 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 25 1/4 by 18 in.
- 64.1 by 45.7 cm
Provenance
Sale: Parke Bernet, New York, November 23, 1963, lot 295 (as Aristocratic Charity)
Condition
In good condition. Lined. Surface is somewhat pressed. Craquelure is visible through the figure of the mother, and through the figural group in the background. Under UV: a heavy varnish is difficult to read through, there is inpainting to address craquelure in the mother's dress, several strokes of inpainting in her skirt, and inpainting in the upper left corner, and other scattered strokes at lower left edge to address previous frame abrasion, and additional small scattered strokes through the trees.
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.