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Johann Amandus Winck
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Johann Amandus Winck
- A Monkey perched on a stone ledge with grapes, a melon, cherries, a pear and other fruit
- signed lower right on the ledge J.A.W. 1804.
- oil on panel
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, April 22, 1994, lot 2;
Anonymous sale, New York, Christie's, January 27, 2000, lot 193;
Anonymous sale, New York, Christie's, January 26, 2005, lot 309, where purchased by the present collector.
Anonymous sale, New York, Christie's, January 27, 2000, lot 193;
Anonymous sale, New York, Christie's, January 26, 2005, lot 309, where purchased by the present collector.
Condition
The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com , an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's.
This painting on panel is un-reinforced on the reverse. The paint layer is stable and in generally very healthy state. There is a dent in the panel in the upper right background which is most likely original and which shows a little restoration. Elsewhere hardly any retouches have been added.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.