- 91
Follower of Bernardo Llorente Germán
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bernardo Llorente Germán
- a still life with a candlestick, a box of sweets with a spoon, scissors, a mirror, a glass bowl, a shaving brush, the sheets of a play and a jug on a wooden table, a trompe l'oeil drawing hanging on the wall together with a box
- signed with monogram lower left: D
- oil on canvas, marouflaged on to panel
Condition
The colours of the original are a little brighter than they appear in the catalogue illustration. The canvas has been laid on board and the paint surface is somewhat flattened as a result.
Scattered old minor retouching work is evident in the table in the foreground and inspection under UV light reveals further retouching work throughout, most notably in the darks of the background although the still life elements bottom right remain largely untouched.
Offered in a black painted frame with gilt moldings, structurally sound with some knocks.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
The sheets of paper appear to be the opening of a play by Agustín Moreto (1618-1669), a Spanish Golden-Age dramatist.