Lot 9
  • 9

Josef Höger

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Josef Höger
  • kapelle im wald (chapel in the woods)
  • signed and dated Höger 1850 lower right
  • oil on panel
  • 49 by 63cm., 19¼ by 24¾in.

Condition

On cradled panel. There is some scattered hairline horizontal craquelure in the foliage in the upper centre, on the left, and in the lower foreground, with some associated fine lines of retouching visible under ultraviolet light. Otherwise the painting appears in very good condition. Held in a decorative gold painted frame with floral motifs.
"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."