- 715
Carl Morgenstern, German, 1811 - 1893
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Carl Morgenstern
- A View of the Anio Valley near Tivoli
- signed and dated 1839 l.r.; signed, indistinctly inscribed and dated on a label on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 77.5 x 93 cm.
Provenance
PHL; PNE; PKD
Condition
Original canvas. A minor vertical stretch mark. No retouches visible under U.V. light. One restored vertical tear of approximately 10 cm. with associated patch in the bush under the left tree, upper left. One restoration of approximately 3,5 by 2 cm. under the right top branch of the tree in the upper left, above aforementioned tear. Minor paint losses along the edges due to frame abrasion, three small paint losses and a 2 mm. by 3,5 cm. paint loss along the edge, lower center. Some cracquelure, mainly in the sky. Would benefit from cleaning.
"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
With a handwritten label on the reverse: Die Cascatellix (des Anio) bei Tivoli am Morgenbeleuchtung gemacht von Carl Morgenstern aus Frankfurt a/M. 1839.
label 2, inv. no. 394; Paleis Noordeinde, inv. no. 26; Paleis Kneuterdijk, inv. no. 26
We are grateful to Dr. Christian Ring for pointing out the following.
The present lot was bought from the artist by King Wilhelm I. von Württemberg as a wedding gift for his daughter Sophie and King Willem III of the Netherlands in 1839.
Listed in Inge Eichler's catalogue raisonné under no. Ö114