- 104
German School, late 18th Century
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Portrait of a lady, bust length, wearing a blue dress, with a flower garland in her hair
- pastel on paper
- 492 by 433 mm.
Condition
The actual pastel is softer in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The paper is laid down on paper. A few tiny pinholes are visible along the lower edge. Two small damages are visible along the lower and right edges. There's a small horizontal tear of approx. 1 cm. visible in the lower centre, The paint surface is slightly abraded in the background and in the blue dress. A few stains are visible along the lower edge, and there's a thin surface scratch in the sitter's chin. Offered in a decorative gilt wood frame with a glass plate, in good condition. (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."