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Ferdinand Bellermann (1814-1889)
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ferdinand Bellermann
- Hacienda de San Esteban de Puerto Cabello, Venezuela
- signed and dated 1847 lower left
- 22 3/8 by 34 1/4 in.
- (56.7 by 87 cm)
oil on canvas
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, London, Exploration and Travel, September 26 and 28, 2001, lot 10, illustrated in color
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
This painting is lovely condition. The canvas has been lined using glue as an adhesive. The surface is stable and the paint layer has been cleaned, although remnants of old varnish do remain in the darker colors. There has been no abrasion or paint loss of any consequence.
On the top edge above the palm trees there are a couple of retouches and another dot or two in the sky has been added. Other than this there appear to be no other restorations. This picture should be hung as is and treasured for its excellent condition.
(This condition report has been provided courtesy of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc.)
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.