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Lot 99
  • 99

Franz von Defregger

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Franz von Defregger
  • Ein junges Mädchen (The Little Girl)
  • signed and dated Defregger / 1878 lower left; inscribed Pauline Hofman / geb. in Glasgow 1871 on the reverse
  • oil on canvas
  • 45.5 by 34.5cm., 18 by 13½in.

Provenance

Pauline Hofman

Literature

Hans Peter Defregger, Defregger: 1835-1921, Rosenheim, 1983, p. 292, catalogued & illustrated

Condition

The canvas has not been lined. There is a pattern of fine craquelure overall, and a small dent in the canvas with a spot of associated paint flaking below the signature near the lower framing edge. Ultraviolet light reveals strokes of retouching primarily in the background and the dark blue pigments of the figure's clothing, however as the old varnish fluoresces opaquely it is just possible that there could be further signs of retouching which are not apparent under U.V. light. The painting's appearance could be greatly improved with a surface clean to address the old varnish and surface dirt. Held in a decorative silver-painted 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.
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