- 472
German School, 19th Century
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description
- German School
- an elegant lady playing the virginal
- pastel
- 43 by 35 cm.
Condition
Lady at the virginal: The colours are fresh. The sheet is buckled and there is some wear at the edges. Sheet possibly glued onto a backing. Unexamined out of frame.
Boarhunt: Paper slightly discoloured, some minor scattered foxing throughout. Paper possibly glued to the backing. Unexamined out of frame.
Two portraits of noble men: one buckled, with water stains on the reverse also visible on the front side.The other; with stains visible on the reverse also visible on the front side. Both unexamined out of frame.
Portrait of a lady: apparently in good condition. Unexamined out of 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
together with two pastel portraits of noblemen, 30 by 25 cm. and 32 by 27 cm., on vellum (both in an oval passe-partout) / a pastel portrait of a lady, 44 by 33 cm. inscribed on the reverse: Gräfin Platen von Hellermu[...] geb. v. Reitzenstein. Mutter des Dich Platen according to a photocopy of the reverse./ German school early 19th Century, the Boarhunt, ink and grey wash; 46,5 by 62 cm.