- 176
Continental School
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Continental School
- Still life of Peonies, Roses, Lilies and other assorted flowers arranged in a sculpted stone vase on a wooden table top
- indistinctly signed lower left: W. M…el…er
- oil on canvas, in a carved gilt wood frame
- 63 by 49.5 cm.; 24 ¾ by 19 3/8 in.
Condition
The canvas has been relined. Ultraviolet light reveals some scattered minor spots of retouching primarily in the background and a minor vertical circa 3cm line of restoration in the dark flower to the lower right of the bouquet. There is some faint hairline craquelure visible notably in the background in the upper-left. This painting is in good condition and is ready to hang.
The catalogue illustration is an overall accurate representation of the work.
Held in a decorative 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."