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Christian Schussele
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Christian Schussele
- A Family Gathering
- signed C. Schussele, inscribed Philada, and dated 1858, l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 32 by 40 in.
- 81.3 by 101.6 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, New York
Condition
The canvas appears to have an old strip-lining. Several small tears, one at upper left, one at center, one at bottom right center, one at bottom left center (central tear patched on the reverse). Craquelure throughout with associated flaking and scattered small pigment losses. Surface quite yellowed. UV: Difficult to read due to varnish though no glaring areas of restoration visible.
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.