- 95
French School 18th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Roman capriccio
- Oil on canvas
Condition
A l'oeil nu :
Le tableau apparaît dans un état de conservation satisfaisant.
Il a fait l'objet d'un rentoilage réalisé il y a plus d'une cinquantaine d'années, réalisé un peu fort et qui a quelque peu tassé la matière.
Il a fait l'objet d'un nettoyage réalisé il y a environ une dizaine d'années, correctement réalisé.
A la lampe U.V. :
On remarque des restaurations intervenant dans le ciel. De plus importantes reprises sont dans les architectures.
On remarque également des restaurations dans la partie basse et le sol.
To the naked eye :
The painting appears in a satisfactory condition.
It was relined about 50 years ago ; the relining was quite strong so that it has a little compressed the material.
The painting was cleaned about 10 years ago, correctly realized.
Under the U.V. light :
We can see restorations in the sky. There are some more important retouches in the architectures.
We can also notice restorations in the lower part and in the ground.
"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
Our painting is part of a very homogeneous group of pictures formerly given to Hubert Robert by some art historians. Recently, different historians tend to render this group to an anonymous italian painter in the circle of Giovanni Paolo Pannini (1691-1765).