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Giuseppe Canella
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Giuseppe Canella
- Portrait of a gentleman with Les Invalides in the distance
- signed and dated Canella 1831 lower right
- oil on canvas
- 46.5 by 39cm., 18½ by 15½in.
Condition
The canvas has been re-lined. There is scattered fine craquelure to the surface, notably in the sky and two diagonal lines running from the Invalides dome through the sitter's left leg. There are scattered specs and small areas of discoloured retouching visible in the sky, particularly on the right above the horizon. These are visible under ultraviolet light, as is some other old retouching along the top and left edges, and some possible retouching in the sitter's coat. His face is untouched, however. Framed in a coved gilt wood frame with a broad, flat wooden liner.
"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."