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Andrea Remps Active Venice 2nd half 17th Century
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Description
- Andrea Remps
- A still life of an etching and letters
- signed lower right: Amoleo H sijc: sig:e mio Coll:ino/ Al sig. Andrea Remps Pittor/ Venezia
- oil on canvas, unframed
- 53 by 41 cm.
Provenance
Sale, Monte Carlo, Sotheby's, 16 June 1990, lot 520;
Anonymous sale, Christie's, London, 8th July 1994, lot 125.
Anonymous sale, Christie's, London, 8th July 1994, lot 125.
Condition
The actual painting is less yellow and slightly softer in tone than the actual painting suggests. The canvas has a rather firm relining, which has somewhat flattened the paint surface. Two thin surface scratches are visible in the centre right and there's one tiny spot of paint loss in the upper left corner. The paint surface seems to be in very good condition. The paint surface is under a slightly dirty layer of varnish. No retouchings are visible to the naked eye, but inspection under ultra violet light does reveal extensive retouchings in the drawing and the music sheets, some smaller retouchings in the background and minor strenghtening in the figure. This lot is offered unframed. (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."
Catalogue Note
Not much seems to be known about the artist, who was active in Venice in the middle and late 18th Century, but who may have been of German or Austrian origin, and whose middle name is sometimes given as Gottardo, although he signs with both Andrea and Domenico. Since he has been cited as active between 1621 and 1699, it may well be that he was in fact two artists, presumably father and son. His entire output seems to have consisted of charming trompe l'oeils of objects affixed to or hanging from a wall made of pine planks.