Lot 42
  • 42

Heinrich Bürkel

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Heinrich Bürkel
  • Out to Pasture
  • signed HBÜRKEL lower left
  • oil on canvas
  • 35 by 49.5cm., 13½ by 19½in.

Provenance

Sale: Schöninger, Munich, 24 March 1983, lot 74
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Literature

Hans-Peter Bühler & Albrecht Krückl, Heinrich Bürkel, Munich, 1989, no. 320 (as Viehweide. Die Hirtenbuben machen Feuer)

Condition

The canvas has been lined. There is a pattern of hairline craquelure throughout, as visible in the catalogue illustration. Ultra-violet light reveals some minor isolated spots of cosmetic retouching in the extreme framing edges and one spot in the far lower left corner, all addressing old flaking. One spot of retouching is also visible in the clouds in the upper right corner. This work is otherwise in good condition and ready to hang. Presented in a gilt frame.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

Painted circa 1855.