Lot 231
  • 231

Otto Ottesen

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Otto Ottesen
  • Still life med blomster (Still Life with Flowers)
  • signed O.D. Ottesen and indistinctly dated 186* lower right
  • oil on canvas
  • 37 by 30.5cm., 14½ by 12in.

Condition

Original canvas. There are no signs of retouching visible under a thick, even varnish, under ultraviolet light. Apart from a few pinhead-sized scattered flecks of paint loss along the left edge, scattered scuffs, notably along the extreme right edge and to the lower right, and scattered craquelure, this work is in good condition, with rich colours and fine detail. Held in a simple, gold-painted moulded plaster and wood 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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