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Johan Christian Dahl
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- J. C. Dahl
- View over the Elbe and the Barracks
- oil on board
- 12.5 by 15.5cm., 5 by 6¼in.
Provenance
Justitiarius G.J. Bull and General Siegwald Bull (the artist's grandsons)
Eric Bull (by 1957; by descent from the above); thence by descent to the present owner
Eric Bull (by 1957; by descent from the above); thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Marie Lødrup Bang, Johan Christian Dahl 1788-1857: Life and Works, Oslo, 1987, vol. II, p. 363, no. 1273, catalogued (as View over the Elbe and the Barracks); vol. III, pl. 545, illustrated
Condition
The board is flat and even and ensuring a stable support. As visible in the catalogue illustration there are two tiny spots of paint flaking in the centre of the sky. There is a possible spot of retouching visible under ultraviolet light below the building in the centre, however there are no further signs of retouching. This painting is in good, virtually original condition.
The colours in the original are somewhat deeper and less bright than in the catalogue illustration. The white spots in the dark pigments near the lower edge are reflections from the impasto.
"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."