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Johann Conrad Seekatz
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Johann Conrad Seekatz
- A landscape with travellers at night resting by a roadside fire;A landscape with travellers outside a town
- a pair, both oil on canvas, unlined
Condition
The paintings are richer and less yellow in colour and darker in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. Both paint surfaces appear to be in very good condition with no apparent damage or loss of paint visible to the naked eye. In the first (illustrated on the left in the catalogue) the top, left and right hand stretcher bars are visible although these are unobtrusive and there is a pronounced craquelure. In the second (illustrated on the right in the catalogue) there is a less pronounced craquelure in the lower right and the left hand stretcher bar is visible but again this is unobtrusive. Examination of the first under ultraviolet reveals scattered minor retouches to the darker pigments of the foliage centre right which includes infilling to craquelure and it also reveals a milky varnish overall. The second appears for the most part to be untouched but for some very minor retouching to the tree leaves, however a milky varnish makes full inspection difficult. Offered in matching gilt wood frames 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."