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Lot 141
  • 141

Giuseppe Recco

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • Giuseppe Recco
  • A still life with seafood in a copper pan, a cat pinching a squid from a plate
  • signed lower left: GIUS RECCO
  • oil on canvas

Condition

The catalogue illustration is a little too yellow in tone. The unframed canvas has been recently relined. The painti surface is perhaps a little flat, though in satisfactory condition and stable. In the dark background there are several areas of strengthening, notably in the upper left and lower centre. There is some outline strengthening to the objects in the right hand side of the basket. There are some areas of small retouchings on the cats legs. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals further retouchings throughout. The varnish is old and could be refreshed. Sold unframed.
"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."