- 549
German School, 19th Century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- German School
- portrait of Elias Oskar von Quist and a portrait of his father Elias von Quist
- indistinctly signed and dated 17/1 1873
- both oil on canvas
- 71,5 by 60,5 cm and 59 by 47,5 cm.
Condition
E.O. von Kwist (with moustache): Original canvas. Old varnish layer. Would benefit from cleaning. Otherwise in good condition. No retouches visible under UV light.
E. von Kwist: Origninal canvas. A small hole to the left of the sitters head and a smaller one in the lower part of his white jacket both can be seen on the illustration. Old varnish. Some minor frame damage along the edges. Would benefit from cleaning.
"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
The first with a label on the reverse: inscribed Elias Oskar von Kwist. Kais. Russ. Wirkl. Staatsrat und Hofmarschall. Sohn von Elias von Kwist. Geb. 9 Okt (A ST.) 1829 - Gest. 28. Jan. 1890. - Verh. 3 Febr. 1855
Stamped Avanzo / S. Petersbourg on the stretcher.
The latter with a label on the reverse inscribed: Elias von Kwist. Kais. Russ. Wirkl. Staatsrat. (Vater von Elias Oskar).
Stamped Avanzo / S. Petersbourg on the stretcher.
The latter with a label on the reverse inscribed: Elias von Kwist. Kais. Russ. Wirkl. Staatsrat. (Vater von Elias Oskar).