- 621
Follower of Octavianus Montfort
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- parchment
- 36cm. high, 43cm. wide, overall including modern frames; 1ft. 2 ¼in., 1ft. 5in.
Four still lifes with fruit, point of the brush with watercolour and tempera over black chalk, on parchment
Condition
One of the four seen out of the frame, but all appear to have similar problems. All taken off old stretcher and laid on a modern wooden board. Stained from previous mounts. Various damage at the edges. One has a vertical tear, repaired with stitches. Surface dirt and a few small scattered holes. The parchment of one is also buckled. The colour appears to be somewhat faded. All sold in modern decorative painted wooden frames. The parchment panels themselves 21.5cm high, 28cm. wide
"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."