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José Gil de Castro y Morales (1785-1841)
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- José Gil de Castro y Morales
- Retrato de Don Juan Francisco de Yzcue y Saenz de Texada
signed and dated 18 lower left; also inscribed Juan Francisco de Yzcue upper center
- 39 1/2 by 31 3/4 in.
- (100.3 by 80.6 cm)
- Painted in 1834.
oil on canvas
Provenance
Don Juan Francisco de Izcue Fuchs (descendant of José Gil de Castro y Morales)
Alfonso Otero Noriega, Caracas (1990)
Condition
The canvas appears to be relined. There is craquelure throughout the work especially in the upper right corner where there is lifting along with three small losses. There is also a 2 1/2 in. oval area where the paint is beginning to lift along the right edge (2 in. from the right and 12 in. from the top). There is a 1/2 in. paint loss along the lower left edge, another along the left side of the bottom edge and rubbing at the bottom of the right edge consistent with frame abrasions. Under ultraviolet light there appears to be an opaque varnish and there appear to be large areas of inpainting in the background, also in his shirt especially in the collar and scattered spots in his face. The letters at the top have been partially retouched as well. The canvas is buckled.
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.