Lot 158
  • 158

Mozart Rottmann b. 1874

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Mozart Rottmann
  • The matchmaker
  • signed Rottmann M. lower right
  • oil on canvas
  • 23 3/4 by 31 1/2 in.
  • 60.5 by 80 cm.

Condition

Canvas not lined. The surface is stable and in fairly good condition, except for some craquelure at center, particularly on the white wall and the standing figure; soiled varnish. Under UV light: streaky varnish; possible old inpainting on the chair at center; newer inpainting in two spots at lower left corner.
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