Lot 111
  • 111

Giovanni Battista Carpanetto

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • Giovanni Battista Carpanetto
  • ritorno dal bosco
  • firmato e datato in basso a destra G. Carpanetto 1906;
    iscritto, firmato, intitolato e dedicato sul retro Torino Via XX Settembre 54 / G. Carpanetto / Raccoglitrici di rami / Ritorno dal bosco / Omaggio di G. Carpanetto / alla Signora e Signor Campia / Torino 1918
  • olio su tavola
  • cm. 31 x 48.5

Condition

Oil on panel. From a first hand inspection there is a loss of pigment in the lower left-hand corner and the restoration of a woodworm's hole over the background cm 6 on the right-hand of the hut and cm from the top edge. There is a line along the edges of the panel due to the frame. The top right-hand corner was has been restored. The ultra violet light reveals old fluorescent varnish dishomogeneously spread over the surface; the grass, the two girls and the sky have been partially cleansed. There is a small retouch on the left-hand side of the woman's hat. It is suggested a careful cleansing. The overall condition as to the state of preservation is good.
"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."