- 285
Attributed to Luigi Mayer
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Attributed to Luigi Mayer
- The Road to Constantinople
- pen and ink, watercolour, and pencil on paper
- 24 by 40cm., 9½ by 15¾in.
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 16 October 1980, lot 26
Condition
Unexamined out of the frame and under glass. There are a number of visible restorations primarily in the sky, in the foliage of the tree to the left, and a small spot above the horse drawing the carriage in the lower right quadrant, and a small puncture near the centre of the left edge.
Presented in a narrow simple gilt frame, the edges of the sheet covered by the mat and not visible, under glass.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."