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François Diday
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 CHF
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Description
- François Diday
- Scène des hautes Alpes, 1835
- signed and dated lower right
- oil on canvas
- 117.5 x 159 cm
Provenance
Important private collection, Switzerland
Sotheby's, Zurich, 31st May 2005, lot 60
Private collection, Switzerland (by descent to the present owner)
Sotheby's, Zurich, 31st May 2005, lot 60
Private collection, Switzerland (by descent to the present owner)
Condition
Has not been relined.
There are minor craquelure overall the surface, mostly visible in the center and in the foreground.
The canvas structure is visible in large vertical craquelure.
There is a minor paint loss above the tree in the lower left quarter
Some retouching are visible under UV light overall the surface mostly in the sky.
There are two repairs in the sky, one of circa 2x2cm with a small craquelure and a paint loss and the second one of circa 10 cm.
Otherwise, 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."