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Neapolitan School, early 19th Century
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Portrait of Codina, believed to be Lady Hamilton's poodle, the bay of Naples with a British man-o-war and Vesuvius beyond
- inscribed on the dog's collar: Codina
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Ven House, Somerset;
Sale held on the premises of Ven House, Somerset, Christie's, 21-22 June 1999, lot 659.
Sale held on the premises of Ven House, Somerset, Christie's, 21-22 June 1999, lot 659.
Condition
Relined. the painting is clean and is presentable as is. the paint surface has been very well preserved overall. there are some scattered very small retouches in sky that have slightly discolored and are visible to naked eye upon close inspection, but these are not too distracting. under UV light: scattered retouches in sky as mentioned. there are also some very small retouches here and there on dog with a larger one on left foreleg over a possible old repaired tear. other small, cosmetic retouches here and there in background areas with a larger one in mountain at far right and in sky at upper right. Offered in a carved and gilt wood frame with leaf pattern.
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.