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Joseph Stephan
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Joseph Stephan
- An elegant hunting party resting by a fountain
- signed on the fountain lower left: J: Stephan f.
- oil on canvas, in a carved gilt wood frame
Condition
The canvas has been relined. The paint surface is generally secure with some areas of craquelure. Some discoloured retouchings are visible to the naked eye, for example in the sky. Inspection under UV light reveals some further retouchings. Offered in a carved and guilt wood frame in fair condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The work is a close derivation, in reverse, from a work by Wouwerman found in Dresden, Gemäldegalerie Alter Meister (see B. Schumacher, Philips Wouwerman, Ghent 2006, vol. I, pp. 256-7, cat. no A216, reproduced vol. II, plate 200).
Dr. Peter KrĂĽckmann, director and keeper of paintings of the Bavarian castles, Schloss and Bettina Schwabe, head conservator of paintings of the Bavarian castles, have independently endorsed the attribution to Stephan on inspection of the work in the original.