- 78A
Alexander Koester
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Koester
- Sechs Enten (Six Ducks)
- signed A KOESTER lower right
- oil on canvas
- 72 by 118cm., 28½ by 46½in.
Provenance
Acquired by the grandfather of the present owner in the Netherlands
Condition
The canvas has not been lined. There are some small areas of fluorescence under ultraviolet light, which certainly appear to be related to unevenness in the varnish rather than any retouching. Fine lines of craquelure are visible under close inspection notably in the ducks, and there are some small scattered spots of paint loss, notably a minor (circa 0.5 by 0.5cm) loss in the head of the duck third from the right and some tiny spots in the head of the second from the left, a few spots in the water below the signature, and a thin, faint circa 5cm scuff in the water below the third duck from the right. There is a layer of surface dirt and the painting could benefit from a surface clean.
Held in a decorative gilt 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."