Lot 551
  • 551

César Pattein

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • César Pattein
  • Playing by the River
  • signed CESAR PATTEIN and dated 1903 (lower left)
  • oil on canvas
  • 23 3/4 by 34 1/4 in.; 60.5 by 87 cm

Provenance

Sale: Sotheby's, New York, May 23, 1997, lot 53
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Oil on canvas, lined. The surface is slightly flattened but in overall good condition with bright colors. A few small spots of inpaint are evident to the naked eye in the clouds at upper left; these fluoresce under UV light. A few additional spots of inpainting along the extreme edges. The varnish fluoresces slightly green in areas.
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.