Carlo Bossoli

Lüpertz, New York & Cologne
Brianchon
Studio d'Arte Dabbeni, Lugano
Purchased from the above by the present owner in 1978

Apart from bowing very slightly at the upper right and left and lower left corner, the panel is in good condition. There are scattered minor flecks of retouching visible under ultraviolet light, notably to the sky, but the work is overall in very good condition, with bright colours and strong impasto. Held in a decorative, gold-painted moulded plaster and 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."

Executed in 1851, the present work depicts the pavilion of the Tir Fédéral, erected to exhibit the prizes from this Swiss national marksmanship contest (fig. 1). Held every five years, in 1851 the Tir Fédéral took place in Geneva between the 5th and 16th of July.

FIG. 1, Illustration from the official journal of the Tir Fédéral, lithograph
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