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August von Pettenkofen
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- August von Pettenkofen
- Ein Mädchen beim Vogelkäfig (the birdcage); Ein Dachgarten (a roof garden): a pair
- each signed with initials a.p. lower left
- oil on board
- each: 18 by 10cm., 7 by 4in. (2)
Provenance
Fürst Johann II. of Liechtenstein (acquired in 1894); thence by descent
Condition
The boards are in good condition, flat and even. Apart from: some frame rubbing at the extreme edges with associated retouching (Ein Dachgarten); tiny spots of retouching visible under ultraviolet light and at the lower right edge of the pot (Ein Mädchen beim Vogelkäfig), these works are in overall good condition. Held in decorative gold-painted 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."