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Charles-Théodore Frère
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Charles-Théodore Frère
- Au Bord du Nil and Rue Orientale: a pair of paintings
(i) signed TH. FRERE lower left
(ii) signed TH. FRERE lower right- both oil on panel
- each: 17 by 12.5cm., 6¾ by 5in. (2)
Condition
The panels are flat and even. There are no signs of retouching visible under ultra-violet light. There are some vertical lines of craquelure visible in the sky in the view near the Nile, associated with shallow cracks in the surface of the panel, and a 1.5cm hairline vertical crack in the upper right corner. There are signs of frame rubbing along the extreme edges and both works are dirty, and their appearance would be transformed with a professional surface clean.
Each held in a decorative gold-painted wood and plaster coved and fluted frame, with laurel ornaments.
"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."