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Vlaho Bukovac
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Vlaho Bukovac
- A moment's distraction
- signed and dated Vlaho Bukovac / Praha 1916 lower left
- oil on canvas
- 73 by 96cm., 28¾ by 37¾in.
Provenance
Purchased from the artist by the parents of the present owner
Condition
The following condition report has been provided by Hamish Dewar Ltd, 13 & 14 Mason's Yard, London SW1Y 6BU
UNCONDITIONAL AND WITHOUT PREJUDICE
Structural Condition
The canvas is unlined and is providing a secure and stable support on what would appear to be
the original keyed wooden stretcher.
Paint surface
The paint surface has an even varnish layer.
Inspection under ultraviolet light shows small retouchings, the most significant of which are on
the pale pigments of the open book and on and above the girl's right forearm. There are small
scattered retouchings on the flesh tones.
Summary
The painting therefore appears to be in good and stable condition and no further work is
required.
"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."