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Venetian School, early 19th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Venetian School, Early 19th Century
- View of Venice
- bears an old label inscribed in brown ink: Guardi / La Piazzetta / M le Dr. Chauffard (on the reverse)
- pen and brown ink and wash over black chalk
- 14 3/4 by 20 3/4 in.; 37.4 by 52.5 cm.
Condition
Laid down on card which in turn is laid on to board. In generally good condition aside from two vertical hanging marks running down the centre of the sheet and an old tear to the centre of the cloud in the upper right quarter. There are two dark brown stains to the centre of the upper edge and a brown ink stain in the lower left corner. There is light surface dirt throughout. There is evidence of some minor abrasions to the upper right edge and lower right corner and there are some small creases and tears to the lower edge. The brown ink is still fresh. Sold in a carved and gilded frame, possibly French, 19th Century.
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.