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Carl Spitzweg
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Carl Spitzweg
- Gebirgslandschaft (Mountain Landscape)
- signed with the rhombus monogram on the reverse
- oil on panel
- 13.5 by 10.5cm., 5¼ by 4¼in.
Provenance
Private collection, Munich
Acquired by the family of the present owner before 1938; thence by descent
Acquired by the family of the present owner before 1938; thence by descent
Literature
Günther Roennefahrt, Mit Spitzweg auf Reisen, Stuttgart, 1958, p. 13, illustrated
Günther Roennefahrt, Carl Spitzweg, Munich, 1960, p. 154, no. 154, catalogued & illustrated
Siegfried Wichmann, Carl Spitzweg. Hochtal mit Sennerin, (unpublished dissertation held by the Bayersiche Staatsbibliothek, Munich), 1994, p. 44f
Siegfried Wichmann, Carl Spitzweg: Verzeichnis der Werke, Stuttgart, 2002, p. 501, no. 1362, catalogued & illustrated
Günther Roennefahrt, Carl Spitzweg, Munich, 1960, p. 154, no. 154, catalogued & illustrated
Siegfried Wichmann, Carl Spitzweg. Hochtal mit Sennerin, (unpublished dissertation held by the Bayersiche Staatsbibliothek, Munich), 1994, p. 44f
Siegfried Wichmann, Carl Spitzweg: Verzeichnis der Werke, Stuttgart, 2002, p. 501, no. 1362, catalogued & illustrated
Condition
Executed on the wood panel from a cigar box, which is flat and even and apparently stable. The panel is keyed on the reverse and under raking light an old diagonal repaired crack is visible diagonally down the composition to the right of centre, however this is apparently without associated retouching as far as can be seen. Under ultra-violet light the old varnish layers fluoresce making the surface difficult to read however there appear to be only a couple of minor spots of retouching in the sky. This work is in good overall condition and could benefit from a surface clean.
The colours are richer, with more depth and less of a yellow cast overall than in the catalogue illustration, which is also slightly larger than the painting.
Presented in a decorative gilt frame with a nameplate.
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"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."