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Emma Ciardi
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Emma Ciardi
- The Campiello and the Church of the Abbey of Misericordia, Venice; a pair
- i.) signed Emma Ciardi lower right; signed and inscribed Emma Ciardi / Venezia on the reverse;
ii.) signed Emma Ciardi lower left; signed, inscribed and dated Emma Ciardi / Venezia 1930 on the reverse each: oil on board
- each: 37 by 49.5cm., 14½ by 19½in. (2)
Provenance
Acquired by the mother of the present owner in the 1960s
Exhibited
London, Fine Art Society, 1936
Condition
Both boards are in good condition, apart from some minor bowing at the lower left corner (convex) and some hairline widening of the grain, most notably emanating from the right and left edges of the works, and one hairline crack at the centre of the upper right edge for i.) and the centre left edge for ii.). There is one small line of retouching along the upper quarter of the extreme left edge of ii.), visible under ultraviolet light. These works are in overall very good condition, with rich colours and strong, clean surfaces. Held in decorative, gold-painted moulded plaster and wood frames.
"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."