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Gonzalo Bilbao Seville 1860-Madrid 1938
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Gonzalo Bilbao
- Las Cigarreras (The Cigarette Makers)
signed, inscribed and dated G Bilbao / Sevilla 31 l.r.; inscribed "Las Cigarreras" Fábrica de tabacos de Sevilla on the reverse
oil on canvas
- 63 by 84.5cm., 24¾ by 33¼in.
Provenance
Mrs Orobida Nahon, friend of the painter Cruz-Herrera
Condition
Original canvas. Some of the pigments fluoresce though this does not appear to be retouching. The artist's pinholes are visible in the corners of the work, there are some pinhead sized spots of paint loss towards the lower right corner and a spot of surface dirt on the central woman's shoulder (visible in the catalogue illustration). The work has a slightly uneven varnish though is overall in good condition. Held in a plaster moulded gilt wood frame with moulded rosary corners.
"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."