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Maria Mela-Muter
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Maria Mela-Muter
- Mother and Chld
- signed in Latin t.r.
- oil on canvas
- 96 by 80cm, 37 3/4 by 31 1/2 in.
Provenance
Petit Palais Musée d'Art Moderne, Geneva
Christie's South Kensington, Impressionist, Modern and Post War Art, 28 September 2001, lot 97
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Christie's South Kensington, Impressionist, Modern and Post War Art, 28 September 2001, lot 97
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Original canvas. There is a minor dent from the reverse near the upper edge, to the right of the sitter's face. There is a layer of surface dirt and flecks of paint loss in places. Some of the lighter pigment fluouresces under UV light but there are no apparent signs of retouching. Framed.
"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."