Lot 2
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Wolfgang Adam Töpffer

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 CHF
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Description

  • Wolfgang Adam Töpffer
  • Personnages avec paysannes, âne et pêcheurs près d'un cours d'eau (Audéoud)
  • Unten Mitte rechts monogrammiert
  • Bleistift und Öl auf Holz
  • 34 x 46 cm

Provenance

James Audéoud, Genf
Privatsammlung, Schweiz
Familie Favre, Genf
Privatbesitz, Schweiz

Literature

Lucien Boissonnas, Wolfgang Adam Töpffer 1766 - 1874, Catalogue raisonné des Peintures, Bern 2011, S. 227, Nr. 204, abgebildet

Condition

One scratch in the wood on the right in the trees (without paint loss). Tear to the center in the trees. Faint craquelure visible mostly in the lower right corner and in the dark colours. Under UV-light diagonal retouching on the right, retouching along the edges. Some retouching visible in the trees. Good condition
"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."

Catalogue Note

Gemalt 1830.