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Luigi (le Raphael des Raisins) Monteverde Swiss, b. 1843
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Description
- Luigi (le Raphael des Raisins) Monteverde
- The New Arrival
- signed, dated and inscribed L. Monteverde 1881 / Lugano l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 54 by 70cm., 21¼ by 27½in.
Provenance
Acquired by the late owner at the Dorotheum, Vienna, in the 1960s
Condition
Original canvas. There are some spots of retouching to the top left corner, the two steps, along the upper edge, in the top right corner and around the water tank visible under ultraviolet light. Apart from some scattered craquelure and a small spot of paint loss in the upper right corner, the work is in good overall condition.
Held in a simple wooden frame.
"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."
"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."