Lot 599
  • 599

Alfred de Breanski, Sr.

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • Alfred de Breanski, Sr.
  • The Vale of Ben-Lawers
  • signed Alfred de Bréanski (lower left); titled, numbered 115, signed Alfred de Bréanski Senr and inscribed Copyright reserved AdeB (on the reverse)
  • oil on canvas
  • 30 1/8 by 20 1/8 in.; 76.5 by 51 cm

Provenance

Iris Hicks, San Diego
Acquired from the estate of the above by the present owner

Condition

Oil on canvas, unlined. The canvas has relaxed slightly on the stretcher. The picture surface is in generally good condition aside from some widely spaced, stable craquelure in the sky. There is an old, dirty varnish over the whole work and an area of hazy varnish near the center left edge. Under UV light, there are some areas of fluorescence in the sky, though they may be additions made by the artist.
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.
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