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Mosè Bianchi Italian, 1840-1904
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Mosè Bianchi
- Sailing Boats on the Lagoon, Venice
signed and inscribed MBIANCHI Chioggia l.l. and signed with initials and numbered 447 on the reverse
oil on panel
- 28 by 43cm., 11 by 17in.
Provenance
Juan and Felix Bernasconi (purchased from the artist)
Sale: Christie's, London, 27 March 1987, lot 284
Purchased by the present owner at the above sale
Condition
The panel is sound. Some of the pigments fluoresce though these do not appear to be retouchings. The paint surface is overall in good condition with strong colours. Held in a simple gilt wood 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."
Catalogue Note
The verso depicts a sketch of a Venetian carnival.