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Gustav Pope d. 1895
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Gustav Pope
- Lilies
- signed G. Pope and dated 74 lower left
- oil on canvas
- 32 by 24 in.
- 81.3 by 61 cm.
Condition
Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: most of work appears to be in fairly good condition with some craquelure and light stretcher marks; the left side of her face has a problem--a puncture on her left check has resultant paint loss around it (hole is about 1/2 in. wide)--craquelure with cupping from her cheek up to her left temple--at the left temple is a small area of severe cupping with flaking imminent; a small loss to her left cornea UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: work is clear of restoration except for the aforementioned area on the left side of her face where there is scattered inpainting--an unsuccessful attempt to correct the paint loss
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.