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Julio Vila y Prades
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Julio Vila y Prades
- Two Flower Still Lifes: A Pair
- both signed J. Vila PRADES lower right
- both oil on canvas
- (i) 140 by 81.5cm., 55 by 32in; (ii) 139 by 82cm., 54¾ by 32¼in. (2)
Provenance
Acquired by the family of the present owner in the early twentieth century; thence by descent
Condition
Both oil on canvas laid on board.
(i) The panel is slightly undulated notably to the upper left side but is still ensuring a stable support. There is some craquelure notably to the upper edge of the canvas, with some associated spots of paint flaking, probably due to the undulation of the board. Ultra-violet light reveals very few scattered spots of cosmetic retouching. The picture is otherwise in good condition and ready to hang. Presented in a narrow gilt frame.
(ii) The panel is flat even and ensuring a stable support. There are fine lines of craquelure, notably along the upper edge. Ultra-violet light reveals very few scattered spots of cosmetic retouching. The picture is otherwise in good condition and ready to hang. Presented in a narrow 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."