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Francis Moltino
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Francis Moltino
- Classical river landscape, with figures on the steps below a temple, embarking boats
- signed lower left: Moltino
- oil on canvas
- 79cm by 127cm
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 8 June 1987, lot 324.
Condition
The canvas is unlined. The paint surface is relatively clean. There is a 1 cm tear in the upper left, to the right of the temple. Under ultra violet inspection there is some minor retouching to the foliage on the right hand side, and some further strengthening on the tree at the centre in the trunk and branches. There is also some strengthening in the figures and boats on the left. Above the boats there are three 5 cm. horizontal areas of recent restoration. The work is offered in a carved and moulded gilt wood frame in god 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."
"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."