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Walter Leistikow
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Walter Leistikow
- Sailing Ships on the Baltic Sea
- signed and dated W. Leistikow 86. lower left
- oil on canvas
- 131 by 97cm., 51½ by 38in.
Condition
The canvas has not been lined. A very faint horizontal stretcher bar mark is visible across the centre of the composition. Inspection under ultra-violet light reveals scattered cosmetic retouching possibly addressing old paint flaking, notably clusters of retouching in the sky in the upper left quadrant, some small spots in the upper framing edge closer to the left corner, in the post in the lower left and in and around the top sail of the boat. When inspected under uv light, the signature appears to have been strengthened.
Overall, this work is in good condition and is ready to hang.
Presented in a decorative gilt frame with a nameplate.
"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."