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Joseph Dorffmeister Oedenburg 1764-circa 1814
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Joseph Dorffmeister
- Portrait of Avvocato Ardizzoni and his family
signed Giuseppe/ Dorffmeister/ fec. Ano 1805 upper right and inscribed with sitter's name on book at lower right
- oil on canvas
- 51 1/4 by 40 1/4 in.
- 132.5 by 102.3 cm.
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, New York, June 15, 1977, lot 47
Acquired by the present owner at the above sale
Acquired by the present owner at the above sale
Condition
Lined canvas. New stretcher. Craquelure throughout but stable and thick paint surface; slightly yellowed varnish. Under UV light: a very small retouch to the woman's forehead and another one to the man's hand; a large repair at lower left corner, another repair at upper center; inpainting along the right edge and other small touch-ups scattered through canvas.
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.