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English School
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- English School
- Two Gentlemen Smoking, Seated in an Interior
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Audubon Canyon Ranch Inc., California, by 1988;
By whom (anonymously) sold, New York, Sotheby's, April 7, 1988, lot 166.
By whom (anonymously) sold, New York, Sotheby's, April 7, 1988, lot 166.
Condition
Painting is relined. Overall good paint retention. A few discolored retouches along fingers of sitters. U.V. reveals retouches, though mostly along craquelure. In particular, along forehead of left sitter, circular craquelure just below, small area within chest of painted goddess, and as stated, along a few other areas where craquelure is more apparent. Nothing significant however, painting is recommendable. In a carved giltwood frame.
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.