Lot 113
  • 113

Peter Baumgras

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • Peter Baumgras
  • Still Life with Plums, Pears, Pomegranates, and Apples
  • signed PETER BAUMGRAS and dated 1872 (lower right)
  • oil on canvas
  • 12 by 18 inches
  • (30.5 by 45.7 cm)

Provenance

Sale: Bonhams, San Francisco, December 11, 2006, lot 13
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Canvas is lined. SURFACE: in good condition; craquelure throughout (but under the surface); a few small spots on the center pomegranate appear to be old repaints that have discolored UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: a repaired tear appears as the outline of a rectangle (about 2 by 3 in.) at lower center, left; aside from this, scattered dots, dashes of inpainting, mostly in background
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.