- 250
Brazilian School, circa 1820
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Still Life with Bananas, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Brazilian Pineapple ("Abacaxi"), Jenipapo Fruit, and a Point-tailed Palmcreeper
signed or inscribed with initials lower left: RJG
- oil on canvas
Condition
Glue relined. paint surface has been very well preserved and there is nice impasto and strong coloration. some thinnesses can be seen in the brown background. an old discolored repair is visible to naked eye in background at upper center to right of elongated pineapple. ultraviolet light shows some retouching as mentioned; also some retouching along left edge and in foreground to left of bananas, and another in background above watermelon. a few other small retouches here and there.
In a black wood frame with gilt inner edge.
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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.