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Johann Gottlieb Becker
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Johann Gottlieb Becker
- Portrait of Count Johann Casemir von Schlieben and His Five Daughters
- oil on canvas
- 67 by 60 3/4 in.; 170.2 by 154 cm.
Provenance
By descent in the family of the sitters until 2011.
Condition
The canvas is newly lined. The surface of the work is in overall good condition. There is pressed craquelure. There are some noticable repaired tears.
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
Count Von Schieben is depicted with his five daughters: Albertina Eleonora, Maria Wilhelmina, Friederika Amalia, Henriette Adolfine and Johanna Sophia.