- 868
Roman School, 17th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Roman School, 17th century
- The flight of Lot and his family from Sodom
- oil on canvas
- 60 5/8 x 72 1/2 inches
Provenance
Petr Korda, Prague;
From whom confiscated and placed in the Českomoravská Zemská Galerie, Prague, 1939, whence expropriated by the state as part of its permanent national collection;
Restituted to the heirs of Petr Korda, 2013.
From whom confiscated and placed in the Českomoravská Zemská Galerie, Prague, 1939, whence expropriated by the state as part of its permanent national collection;
Restituted to the heirs of Petr Korda, 2013.
Exhibited
Prague, Českomoravská Zemská Galerie (predecessor of the Národní Galerie), inv. no. 1669, 1939–45;
Prague, Národní Galerie, inv. no. 1669, from 1945;
Zámek Žďár nad Sázavou, Kinský Castle, as part of the permanent exhibition of Baroque art from the collections of the Národní Galerie, Prague, until 2013.
Prague, Národní Galerie, inv. no. 1669, from 1945;
Zámek Žďár nad Sázavou, Kinský Castle, as part of the permanent exhibition of Baroque art from the collections of the Národní Galerie, Prague, until 2013.
Condition
The following condition report is provided by Hamish Dewar who is an external specialist and not an employee of Sotheby's: The canvas is lined. The paint surface has an uneven and discoloured varnish layer and there is evidence of an ingrained dirt layer. Inspection under ultra-violet light shows scattered retouchings throughout the composition with some more extensive retouching around the framing edges. Overall the painting is in good condition. The work is framed.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."