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Hans Gude
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Hans Gude
- Fra Balestrand (View from Balestrand)
- bears initials HG lower right; inscribed and dated Balestranden 31 Juli 45 lower right
- oil on paper laid on card
- 20.4 by 47.2cm., 8 by 18½in.
Provenance
Purchased by the grandfather of the present owner circa 1930; thence by descent
Condition
The sheet has been laid onto card. Apart from two creases emanating from the centre of the right edge, 2 pinhead-sized flecks of loss to the centre right and some pinholes to the corners of the work, the sheet is in good condition. There are scattered minor flecks of retouching visible under ultraviolet light, notably along the right edge and to the mountains in the background. This work is in overall good condition, with fine detail and rich tones.
"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."