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Émile-Pierre Metzmacher
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Émile-Pierre Metzmacher
- The aperitif
- signed and dated E. Metzmacher 1881. lower right
- oil on panel
- 61 by 48cm., 24 by 19in.
Provenance
G.M. Lotinga Ltd., London
Condition
The panel is in good condition, flat and even. There are a few scattered strokes of retouching visible under ultraviolet light, including to two old 2 and 3cm scuffs, the left leg of the chair, a 2 by 2cm area in the dark pigments of the cabinet, and pleats at the bottom of her dress (though not to the rest of the figure). The overall condition of the work is good and it is ready to hang. Held in a decorative gold painted frame.
"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."