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Robert Frederick Blum
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Robert Frederick Blum
- At the Marketplace
- signed Blum, dated Venice 1881 (lower right)
- watercolor with traces of black ink on paper
- image size: 7 1/2 by 9 in. 19 by 22.9 cm.
- sheet size: 13 by 9 1/2 in. 33 by 24.2 cm.
Provenance
R.H. Love, Chicago
Acquired from the above by the present owner (circa 2005)
Acquired from the above by the present owner (circa 2005)
Condition
Condition Report as per Alvarez Fine Art Services, Inc. (4/3/13): Overall this watercolor and ink on paper is in stable condition and shows no sign of tears, paper losses, or planar distortions. There are ten sections of old tape and associated adhesives found at the four verso edges. Visually, the paper is mildly oxidized from contact with acidic material, and exhibits a heavy mat burn at the four edges outside the image area. Mild fading to the watercolor pigments is observable within the current mat sight due to light exposure. This is most noticeable at the bottom edge outside the mat sight.
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.