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Thomas Fearnley Norwegian 1802-1842
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Description
- Thomas Fearnley
- Ved Foten av Fjellet (At the Foot of the Mountains)
inscribed and dated Gollingen 8 August 30 l.r.
- oil on panel
- 27.5 by 33cm., 10¾ by 13in.
Provenance
Hofjægermester Fearnley (the artist's son)
Thence by descent to the artist's great-granddaughter
Bequeathed by the above to the present owner in 1994
Thence by descent to the artist's great-granddaughter
Bequeathed by the above to the present owner in 1994
Condition
The paper is laid down onto a panel which remains flat and even. There is a small spot of retouching to the centre of the bottom edge visible under ultraviolet light. There are some small scattered pigment losses, notably to the mountain side to the right (visible in the catalogue illustration), towards the top edge and towards the centre of the left edge. Held in a decorative plaster moulded gilt wood 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."