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August Piepenhagen
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- August Piepenhagen
- Gebirgslandschaft mit Wanderer (The Wanderer)
- signed and dated A. Piepenhagen 1826 lower left
- oil on panel
- 39 by 31cm., 15 1/4 by 12in.
Provenance
Private collection, Germany (since 1965)
Condition
The panel is flat and even with one horizontal cradle bar on the reverse. Ultra-violet light reveals strokes of retouching addressing a vertical circa 10cm thin crack in the upper-left quadrant (visible to the naked eye), a small circa 3 by 3cm area of restoration in a reversed 'C' shape in the upper-right quadrant at the top of the tree, and some minor scattered strokes primarily in the sky. The overall appearance of the work under normal light is good and it is ready to hang.
The colours in reality are somewhat richer and deeper than in the catalogue illustration, with somewhat less pink overall.
Presented in a simple gilt frame.
"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."