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Johann Heiss Memmingen 1640 - 1704 Augsburg
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Johann Heiss
- an allegory with vestal virgins, together with servants and dogs in a classical interior
- signed and dated lower left: Heifs./1689.
- oil on canvas, unframed
- 135 by 207.4 cm.
Provenance
Property of a South German Noble Family;
Sale, Amsterdam, Sotheby's, 31 October- 1 November 2005, lot 1317.
Sale, Amsterdam, Sotheby's, 31 October- 1 November 2005, lot 1317.
Condition
The actual painting is softer in tone than the illustration in the catalogue suggests.
The canvas has an old relining (glue). The paint surface has grown very dry, which has resulted in visible paint loss and flaking, e.g. in the figures to the left, in the upper left corner, along the left edge and in the upper right corner. Stretcher marks are visible to the front. The paint surface is under a very dirty old varnish layer, and would benefit greatly from a clean. The dirty varnish layer fluoresces completely under ultra violet light. A coarse craquelure pattern can be seen throughout and varies in places. Offered unframed. (ML/MW)
"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."