- 365
Italian School, 18th Century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- An Italianate mountainous landscape with travellers and a shepherd with his herd resting in the foreground, near classical ruins and a lake
- oil on panel
- 63.1 by 87.6 cm.
Condition
The actual painting is darker in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
The panel is cradled and bevelled along the right edge.
Frame abrasion is visible along the upper and right edge. A small paint loss in the centre left of the sky. A repaired and retouched scratch of circa 10 cm running from the centre right edge. However, overall the painting is in good condition, the sky is well preserved. The paint layer is under a glossy and slightly discoloured varnish layer.
Inspection under UV-light reveals minor retouchings, mainly in the lower half of the painting, e.g. in the foliage to the left, the animals and figures in the foreground and some small retouchings in the architecture.
Offered in a gilt ornate wood frame, in good condition (JD).
"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."