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Ippolito Caffi
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ippolito Caffi
- A Caravan Fleeing from a Desert Simoom near the Sphinx
- indistinctly signed or inscribed (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 21 7/8 by 33 5/8 in.
- 55.5 by 85.4 cm
Provenance
Collection of Conti Lugli
Condition
Unlined. Faint stretcher bar mark visible along with finely patterned craquelure. Under UV: Dots and dashes of inpanting throughout composition, broadly applied areas of strengthening to sky at upper left and in sun, additional brushed areas at center left and to address frame abrasion.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.