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Roman School, 17th Century
估價
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- a still life with melons, figs, grapes and birds on a forest floor
- oil on canvas
來源
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 16 December 1966, lot 381, as Berentz and as one of a pair, for 340 Guineas, to Leadbeater.
Condition
The canvas has an old relining which is a little loose but which has not flattened the paint surface which retains its volume and thick impasto.The thick oxidised varnish means it is easier to read the condition of the work with the naked eye than with UV light: discoloured retouchings can be made out in the darker tones and in the shadows. A small old repaired tear can be seen lower centre. The fruit is well conserved. A new varnish would improve the overall tonality.
Offered in a period carved wooden frame in good condition.
"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."