Lot 33
  • 33

Adam Styka

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Adam Styka
  • Porte de Marrakech
  • signed ADAM / STYKA lower right
  • oil on board
  • 34 by 42cm., 13½ by 16½in.

Provenance

General Maxime Weygand (1867 - 1965; gift from the artist)
Private collection, France

Condition

The board is slightly convex but otherwise ensuring a stable support. There is one minor spot of paint loss in the lower left corner. Ultra-violet light reveals some fine lines of retouching along the four extreme edges, addressing some minor frame rubbing, and a very small spot in the sky in the upper right quadrant of the composition. The picture is otherwise in good condition and ready to hang. Presented in a decorative gilt 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.
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