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Johann Melchior Roos
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Johann Melchior Roos
- a herder resting with his animals in a landscape
- a label with the coat-of-arms of the Abinger family stuck to the back of the canvas
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Anonymous sale ("The Property of a Gentleman"), London, Christie's, 3 May 1902, as "Rosa di Tivoli" for 7 1/2 Guineas to Renton.
Condition
The canvas is relined. The paint surface retains much of its impasto and is secured by a yellowed and uneven varnish. Inspection under UV light reveals some strengthenings and retouchings throughout. Offered in a wood and plaster frame in fair condition. The painting would benefit from a clean.
"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."