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Helmer Osslund Swedish 1866-1938
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Description
- Helmer Osslund
- Faxe Älv (Faxe River)
- signed Helmer / Osslund l.r.
oil on waxed paper laid down on board
- 59 by 68.5cm., 23¼ by 27in.
Provenance
Acquired by the grandparents of the present owners before 1950
Condition
The work is executed on a number of sheets of wax paper laid down onto a board which remains flat and even. No retouchings are evident under ultraviolet light. There are some spots of minor paint loss and the joins in the paper are evident, notably centre left. There are also some chips towards the centre left, the upper left and lower left corners. Otherwise the work is in good overall condition with areas of good impasto. Held in a simple gilt wood frame with a grey slip.
"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."