- 577
French school, 18th century
Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- French School, 18th Century
- The Emperor Nero Fleeing with His Entourage
- inscribed D.AVGVSTVS / III PT. AB.VRBE / LAPIDEM (PT in ligature)(on the column to the right)
- oil on canvas
- 54 5/8 by 66 3/8 in.; 137.8 by 168.6 cm.
Provenance
With Ames Gallery, Beverley Hills;
There purchased by the present owner circa 1970.
There purchased by the present owner circa 1970.
Condition
The canvas is lined. The surface is in generally good condition aside for scattered craquelure with losses and lifting, especially lower left side near and under front hoof, loin cloth of man at bottom, and column at right. There are scattered restorations, eg. upper right corner and scattered accretions. Inspection under UV reveals
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.