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Wolfgang Adam Töpffer
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 CHF
bidding is closed
Description
- Wolfgang Adam Töpffer
- La halte des paysans
- oil on canvas
- 41.5 x 61.5 cm
Provenance
Collection Duval-Toepffer, Geneva
Collection Louise Aubert-Duval, Geneva
Collection Gustave Lasserre, Geneva
Collection Deluz, Lausanne
Collection Lasserre, Lausanne
Private collection, Switzerland
Collection Louise Aubert-Duval, Geneva
Collection Gustave Lasserre, Geneva
Collection Deluz, Lausanne
Collection Lasserre, Lausanne
Private collection, Switzerland
Exhibited
Geneva, Société des Arts, Exposition rétrospective, 1901
Literature
Lucien Boissonnas, Wolfgang-Adam Töpffer. 1766-1847. Catalogue raisonné des peintures, Berne 2011, p. 334, no. LBP 514, ill.
Condition
Not relined.
Faint craquelure overall the surface mainly visible in the dark colours. Abrasions visible along the upper left and lower left edge.
Under UV light retouching in various places of the composition visible mostly in the sky and the foreground of the composition.
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."
"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
Depicted is the French landscape in l'Ain in the Rhône valley towards L'Ecluse or Bellegarde.
This work has been authenticated by Mr. Boissonnas.
This work has been authenticated by Mr. Boissonnas.
Dargestellt ist die Landschaft bei l'Ain (Frankreich) im Rhônetal gegen L'Ecluse oder Bellegarde.
Eine Echtheitsbestätigung von Herrn Boissonnas begleitet diese Arbeit.