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Attributed to Johann Melchior Roos
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Johann Melchior Roos
- A Fantastical Landscape with A Unicorn, Jaguars, A Bear, Deer, and Other Animals
- oil on canvas
- 30 by 40 in.; 76.2 by 101.6 cm.
Provenance
Private collection, San Francisco;
Acquired from the estate of the above in 2005.
Acquired from the estate of the above in 2005.
Condition
Oil on canvas. There is an older relining on the piece. The surface is dirty with a thick, discolored varnish. There are minor abrasions along the edges. Stretcher bar marks visible. Under UV light, the varnish obscures the majority of the work.
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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.