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Alois Hans Schram
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
Bidding Closed
Description
- Alois Hans Schram
- Apotheosis of the House of Habsburg as Justice and Mercy: a Pair
- both oil and gold paint on canvas laid on board
- each: 28 by 49cm., 11 by 19¼in. (2)
Provenance
Galerie Fischer Lucerne, 15 June 1972, lot 429
Condition
Both works are in good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals some possible minor retouches, notably in the dress of the rightmost woman in the allegory of Mercy, and in the hand of the old man in Justice. Each work is presented in a narrow gilt coved frame.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The present works are studies for Schramm's decorative panels paying tribute to the Habsburgs in the Hofburg Palace, Vienna.