- 476
Attributed to Johann Eleazar Schenau
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Johann Eleazar Schenau
- A Music Lesson
- oil on panel
- 18 5/8 by 16 1/8 in.; 47.4 by 40.7 cm.
Provenance
Spencer Boyd, 14th Laird of Penkill Castle, Ayrshire, Scotland;
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Condition
The panel is uncradled, flat and stable. The surface is in generally good condition aside from a thin scratches upper left corner and lower left corner in white dress; scattered pinpoint losses particularly lower edge; and the varnish is slightly dull and dirty. Inspection under UV reveals retouches to the back of the chair on the right and scattered around the table.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.