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North Italian School, late 17th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- North Italian School, late 17th century
- Still life of tulips, roses, daffodils and other flowers in a sculpted vase, set in a landscape
- oil on canvas
- 37 3/8 by 39 1/2 in.; 95 by 100.2 cm.
Provenance
Charles Duveen (1871 - 1940), New York;
By whom given to the uncle of the present owner in the 1920's.
By whom given to the uncle of the present owner in the 1920's.
Condition
Oil on canvas, with an old lining. The surface is covered by a yellowed, dirty varnish. The original edge of the canvas is visible at the upper left corner. Frame abrasions and scuffs to the surface. Stable web of craquelure. There is some thinness, especially in the sky, and some discolored retouches at upper right. Under UV light, the majority of the work is obscured by a green fluorescing varnish. There is one small spot of fluorescence that corresponds to the previously mentioned discolored retouch at upper right. Some additional older scattered lines of retouching, mainly to address craquelure, are visible.
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.