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Lorenz Frølich
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Lorenz Frølich
- Portrait of an African man
- oil on board, laid on canvas
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Geneva, Hôtel des Ventes de Genève, 26 September 2012, lot 1660.
Condition
This work is executed on a thick paper or artist board which has been laid on to canvas. A strip of about 1 inch has been added at the top of the composition which is plainly clear to see with the naked eye. UV light reveals a milky varnish, with no discernible retouches visible, though there do appear to be retouches along the top portion of the composition, mostly to the added strip. In a carved modern gilt wood 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Frølich travelled extensively throughout Europe, spending time in Germany (1845–6), Italy (1846–51) and Paris (1851–75), as well as in Denmark (1854–7) and London (1870–71). The amalgam of artistic trends he encountered contributed to an eclectic and unique personal style that flourished most creatively through his works on paper. In addition to his talents in portraiture, Frølich was particularly skilled at plein-air landscape studies, such as his Large Oak in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Thaw Collection, acc. no. 2009.400.64).