- 88
Austrian School 18th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- The Saint Nicolas day in the imperial family of Austria
- Oil on canvas
Bears an inscription at the back of the chassis La Saint Nicolas dans la famille Impériale d'Autriche en 1762
Condition
A l'oeil nu, le tableau se présente dans un état de conservation relativement satisfaisant. Il a fait l'objet d'un réentoilage réalisé dans la seconde partie du XXe siècle, correctement réalisé. Il est sous un vernis encrassé, ancien. On constate des petits manques dans la partie supérieure, une légère griffure oblique de vernis dans le centre, et une petite griffure dans la cheminée.
A la lampe UV : il est sous un vernis vert épais uniforme, pas de restauration.
Vendu sans cadre.
To the naked eye, the painting is in a reasonably good condition. It has been relined in the second half of the 20th century, in a way that did not flattened the paint surface. It is under an old dirty varnish. There are few lacks of painting in the upper part, and a small scratch of varnish in the center and a small scratch in the fireplace.
Under the UV light : under a thick dirty varnish. We don't see any restoration.
Sold without 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.
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."