Lot 171
  • 171

Vicente Palmaroli

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Vicente Palmaroli
  • La Sonata
  • signed V Palmaroli lower right
  • oil on panel
  • 34 by 40.7cm., 13½ by 16in.

Provenance

Wallis, London
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen (inv. no. 979; purchased from the above by 1910)
Sale: Winkel & Magnussen, Copenhagen, 1943, lot 161

Literature

Rosa Pérez y Morandeira, Vicente Palmaroli, Madrid, 1971, pp. 32-33, discussed; p. 53, no. 29, catalogued; pl. 29, illustrated

Condition

Apart from some light bowing to the upper corners (convex), the panel is in good condition, flat and even. There are a few scattered flecks of retouching, notably to the upper edge and to the upper edge of the divan, partially obscured under a varnish. Apart from scattered fine craquelure and some frame rubbing along the right edge, this work is in good condition, with fine detail and a strong surface, and ready to hang. Held in a decorative, gold-painted moulded plaster and wood frame with a name plate.
"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."