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Lot 230
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Michele Pace, called Michelangelo del Campidoglio

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Michele Pace, called Michelangelo del Campidoglio
  • Still life with a pigeon, a great spotted woodpecker, a goldfinch, and a melon, grapes and other fruit in a landscape
  • oil on canvas, unframed
  • 95.5 by 70cm.; 37½ by 27½in.

Provenance

Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 26 November 1971, lot 61 (as Giuseppe Ruoppolo).

Condition

The unframed canvas has quite a recent relining which is still effective. The paint surface has not been overly flattened and is a little dirty under a discoloured varnish. To the naked eye the paint surface appears in fair condition though the darker tones have become a little sunken. Inspection under UV light reveals some localised retouchings in the darker tones and in other minor areas but otherwise confirms the fair overall condition.
"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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