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F.W. Güte
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- F.W. Güte
- Abraham of Lontesano, Rabbi of Constantinople
- inscribed Abraham de Lontesano grand Rabin de Constantinople assistent à l'Université de jerusalem / fait par F. W. Güte on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 81.5 by 64cm., 32 by 25¼in.
Exhibited
Couleurs d'Orient, Brussels 2010
Literature
Brussels 2010, p. 67
Condition
Original canvas. UV light reveals spots of retouching scattered overall (some, notably in the background, have discoloured and are visible to the naked eye), a 10 by 8cm area of retouch in the background in the upper left, and to a repaired puncture below his right hand (patched on the reverse). There is a rectangular stretcher mark parallel to the edges and hairline craquelure overall.
Held in a decorative gold-painted wood and plaster frame.
"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."