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Ferdinand Knab
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Ferdinand Knab
- The Park's Gate
- oil on canvas
- 19 3/4 in. by 16 in.
- 50.2 cm by 40.6 cm
signed and dated 18 F. Knab 94 (lower right)
Condition
Good condition. Unlined. Under UV: Heavy varnish fluoresces. Inpainting to address frame abrasion along left edge, upper right edge, and along right edge.
This lot will be offered without reserve.
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.
Catalogue Note
Born in Würzburg in 1834, Ferdinand Knab specialized in landscape painting and as a decorator. He was a pupil of Ramberg, Kirchner and Piloty. He traveled to Italy and was appointed court painter to Ludwig II of Bavaria. He decorated the Linderhoff Palace, the Royal Palace in Munich, and the winter garden of Munich.