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Suter, Jacob
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- watercolor
An album of 12 very fine watercolor portraits of Italian women in regional costume within a circular grey frame bordered in black, ca. 1825?, the portraits measuring 4 1/4 x 4 7/8 in.; 110 x 125 mm) mounted on blue paper (6 x 8 in.; 155 x 205 mm); a few speckles in the background of the portrait of the woman of Tochia. Quarter brown roan over marbled boards, blank paper shield affixed to front cover. Contemporary green paper slipcase.
Condition
An album of 12 very fine watercolor portraits of Italian women in regional costume within a circular grey frame bordered in black, the portraits measuring 4 1/4 x 4 7/8 in.; 110 x 125 mm) mounted on blue paper (6 x 8 in.; 155 x 205 mm); a few speckles in the background of the portrait of the woman of Tochia. Quarter brown roan over marbled boards, blank paper medallion affixed to front cover. Contemporary green paper slipcase.
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.
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
Jacob Suter (1793-1874) was a Swiss artist whose forte was in watercolor portraits, costumes, and landscapes. The present album comprises half-length portraits of young Italian women in native costume with the background depicting the landscape of the region whence they came: Sorennto, Castellamare, Sarno, Procita, Nola, Tochia, Casoria, Salerno, Vomero and Naples, Ottajano, Pomigliano, and Abruzzo. The watercolors are noteworthy for the exquisite delicacy of the drawing and extraordinarily vivid coloring.