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Martin Ferdinand Quadal
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Martin Ferdinand Quadal
- A Still life with a cat examining two fish on a table and a cat exploring an earthenware bowl;A Still life of a book with a cat crouching over a glass goldfish bowl
- the former signed lower left: M.F. Quadal. F.
- a pair, both oil on canvas
Condition
The painting with two cats is unlined with four patches to the reverse (with corresponding patches of restoration to the verso) and a small hole upper left. Frame abrasion is present as well as some localised retouching. The second painting is relined. Both are dirty with some craquelure throughout. Offered in different wooden frames, both with knocks.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Quadal was a Moravian painter who was itinerant throughout Europe and spent the 1770's in England. Thomas Gray's famous 1747 ode on the death of Horace Walpole's cat related how she had fallen "into a China Tub with Gold-Fishes in it and was drown'd". Quadal is known to have painted the same subject on at least one other occasion, see that sold in these Rooms, 2 March 1983, lot 66.