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Gustavo Simoni
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Gustavo Simoni
- The Carpet Seller
- signed G. Simoni. and dated 1887. (lower right)
- watercolor and gum arabic on heavy paper
- 23 3/8 by 34 1/4 in.
- 59.3 by 86.9 cm
Provenance
Private Collection (from circa 1969)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Paper is time darkened. Small areas of craquelure to gum arabic in the darker pigments of the carpets at center and lower left and in donkey ears at left. Old backing/enforcing tape surrounds the reverse edges.
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.