Lot 70
  • 70

Charles-Théodore Frère

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Mosque of Sultan Hassan, Cairo
  • signed TH. FRERE and inscribed AU CAIRE (lower left)
  • oil on panel
  • 16 by 22 1/4 in.
  • 40.6 by 56.5 cm

Provenance

Sale: Christie's, Paris, June 6, 2007, lot 14, illustrated
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

On stable cradled panel, pindot of loss upper left edge; under UV: varnish fluoresces in some areas, a stroke of inpainting top center edge, faint horizontal dashes of inpainting extending from right edge, dot of inpainting upper right corner.
"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."