- 617
Follower of Carl Borromäus Andreas Ruthart
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Carl Borromäus Andreas Ruthart
- Studies of Animals and Birds
- oil on paper, laid down on panel
- 12 3/8 by 16 3/8 in.; 31.5 by 41.6 cm.
Condition
In generally good condition aside from a horizontal tear through center of image; numerous small spots where paper has detached from panel, appearing as hard bubbled to surface. The top and bottom visible edges are painted wood, not paper. Under UV; uneven masking varnish.
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.
Catalogue Note
The animals and birds in this work are copied from sketches by Carl Borromäus Andreas Ruthart (Danzig 1630 - after 1703 L'Aquila) that appear as a series of studies, all painted on a single canvas (48 by 77.3 cm.), formerly in the collection of the Marchesi Strozzi and sold, London, Christies, 20 May 1993, lot 310.