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Charles-Théodore Frère
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Charles-Théodore Frère
- La Mosquée du sultan Hassan, Caire
- signed and inscribed TH. FRERE AU CAIRE lower left
- oil on panel
- 39.5 by 57cm., 15½ by 22½in.
- 40.6 by 56.5 cm
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, Paris, 6 June 2007, lot 14
Purchased by the present owner at the above sale
Purchased by the present owner at the above sale
Condition
The panel is cradled and in good stable condition. There are scattered fine strokes of retouching in the sky including in the far upper right corner and horizontally over a join in the panel in the right of the sky, with possible spots of retouching in the lower half under varnish. There are a few minor pinhole size flecks of paint flaking and the varnish has yellowed with time. 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."