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Attributed to Carl Borromäus Andreas Ruthart Gdansk 1630 - after 1703 L'Aquila
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Carl Borromäus Andreas Ruthart
- a startled lion
bears pencil inscription, verso (in the hand of Arthur Feldmann): Karl Andreas Ruthart/Aufgescheuchte Lowen
watercolour and gouache
Provenance
Dr. Arthur Feldmann, Brno;
looted by the Gestapo during the Nazi occupation of Moravia;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 16 October 1946, in lot 55 (purchased by Colnaghi);
Sir Robert Witt (L.2228b), by whom bequeathed to the Courtauld Institute of Art in 1952 (inv. no. D.1952.RW.3852);
restituted to the heirs of Arthur Feldmann in 2007
Condition
Laid down. Paper surface somewhat dirty. A few surface scratches, particularly in the animal's left hind leg. Colours nonetheless very good and fresh. Unframed.
"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
In the 1946 sale, this drawing was sold in a lot together with a study of a dog by Frans van Mieris, and both subsequently entered the collection of the Courtauld Institute. The Mieris drawing was also recently restituted to the heirs of Arthur Feldmann, but has been donated by them to the Courtauld, as a token of friendship and for the British People. See also the following lot, and lots 11-12 above.