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Giorgio de Chirico
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description
- Giorgio de Chirico
- Lotta di cavalli in un paese (Horses battling in a landscape)
- signed G. De Chirico (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 80.4 by 60.4cm., 31⅝ by 23¾in.
Provenance
Galleria la Barcaccia, Rome
Galleria Brera, Milan
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1965)
Private Collection (by descent from the above; sale: Christie's, Milan, 28th November 2006, lot 374)
Galleria Contini d'Arte, Venezia
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Galleria Brera, Milan
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1965)
Private Collection (by descent from the above; sale: Christie's, Milan, 28th November 2006, lot 374)
Galleria Contini d'Arte, Venezia
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
The canvas is lined. UV examination reveals an area of retouching to the sky, with some scattered spots to the landscape and not affecting the horses. There are some fine lines of stable craquelure in places. This work is in fairly good condition.
"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."