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Giovanni Costa
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Giovanni Costa
- Paysage de dune
- Signé en bas à gauche G. Costa
- Huile sur panneau
- 25 x 37,5 cm ; 9 7/8 by 14 3/4 in
Exhibited
Costa Exhibition, Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours, Londres, 1904, selon une étiquette au dos
Condition
The panel is flat, with a number of cracks notably the two clearly visible in the printed catalogue illustration and smaller cracks on the right and left edges.
There is a dent towards the center of the right edge and some other superficial rubbing nearby and near the center of the upper edge.
Ultraviolet light reveals scattered signs of retouching notably to the wide, lower crack and strokes in the sky.
Presented in a simple gilt frame.
Provenance : Somerset Beaumont.
"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."