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Otto Pilny
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Otto Pilny
- Dancing at Sunset
- signed and dated O. Pilny Cairo 1905 lower right
- oil on canvas
- 120.5 by 179.5cm., 47½ by 70¾in.
Provenance
Le Duc d'Arenberg, Paris
A gift to his son for Christmas, Paris, 1908
Sale: Christie's, London, 7 February 2008, lot 84
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
A gift to his son for Christmas, Paris, 1908
Sale: Christie's, London, 7 February 2008, lot 84
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
The canvas has not been lined. There are approximately six scattered small spots of paint flaking, the largest circa 1.5cm wide and visible in the catalogue illustration below the seated man in the lower left. Ultraviolet light reveals scattered signs of old retouching, notably to a circa 3 by 4cm area of restoration in the background between the head of the camel and the veil (patched on the reverse), areas in the rightmost quarter of the sky, strokes in the centre of the extreme lower edge, a minor line in the chin of the dancer, and scattered small areas in the figures' clothes. This painting is overall in good condition, and its appearance could be further enhanced if desired with a light surface clean.
Held in an elaborate gilt frame, with foliate motifs.
The catalogue illustration is overall accurate, although there is more colour in the sky in reality.
"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."