Lot 253
  • 253

James Stephanoff

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • James Stephanoff
  • The Connoisseur
  • signed and dated I. Stephanoff 1817 lower right
  • watercolor over pencil on paper
  • 10¼ by 14½ in.
  • 26 by 27 cm
signed with initals J. S. lower left

Provenance

Sotheby's London, April 10, 1997, lot 56, illustrated


Condition

Paper is laid down on another piece of heavy paper, mat stains along edges, paper is light struck, small spots of stain in upper register of composition. Work is affixed to mat board with paper hinges along top edge.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

The present work is a smaller version of lot 247.