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Eugenio Lucas Villamil Madrid 1858-1918
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Eugenio Lucas Villamil
- Baile en el Campo (The Country Dance)
signed Lucas l.l.
oil on canvas
- 73 by 101.5cm., 28¾ by 40in.
Provenance
José Camins, Madrid; thence by descent to the present owners
Condition
Original canvas. There is a spot of retouching in the sky to the left of the work, some spots to the gentleman in the foreground's back, spot upper left of the dancing figures and a spot to the tree behind the guitarist all corresponding to repairs in the canvas. There are a few further small scattered flecks of retouching elsewhere. Apart from some faint craquelure the paint surface is overall in good condition with areas of strong impasto. Held in a plaster moulded gilt 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."