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Italian School, 17th Century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Italian School, 17th Century
- Hagar and the Angel in a Cave
- oil on canvas
- 11 1/2 by 11 3/8 in.; 29.2 by 29 cm.
Provenance
Private collection, Washington D.C.;
Acquired from the estate of the above in the 1990s.
Acquired from the estate of the above in the 1990s.
Condition
Oil on canvas, lined. The picture surface is flattened with a stable web of craquelure visible. The edge of the original canvas is visible along the left edge and the upper edge is extremely smooth and likely inpainted. Under UV light, there is inpainting visible along the upper edge as well as the upper left corner. There are scattered inpaints visible across the surface, including a larger area of the background above the seated female's head.
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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.