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András Markó
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- András Markó
- Shepherds in a bucolic Athenean landscape with the Acropolis and Piraeus beyond
- signed and dated And. Marko 1868 fecit lower left
- oil on canvas
- 74 by 112cm., 29 by 44in.
Provenance
The Fine Art Society, London (by 1985)
Sale: Sotheby's London, 28 March 1990, lot 358
Sale: Sotheby's London, 28 March 1990, lot 358
Exhibited
London, The Fine Art Society, Great Cities in the 19th Century, 1985, no. 5, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
The canvas has been relined. Ultra-violet light reveals scattered thin carefully-applied retouchings primarily addressing lines of hairline craquelure, which are relatively minor compared with the overall size of the work, and some further scattered small spots of retouching. The darker red pigments notably in the lower-right quadrant appear to fluoresce slightly under ultra-violet light however these certainly appear to be the artist's original rather than corresponding to retouching. This painting is in good overall condition, and ready to hang.
The colours in reality are subtler, and less of a bright red than in the catalogue illustration.
Presented in a decorative gilt rococo-style frame.
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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."