- 681
Frans Vervloet
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Frans Vervloet
- Venice, a view of the Piazzetta looking south from Piazza San Marco;Venice, a view of the Palazzo Ducale looking east down the Riva degli Schiavoni
- the former signed and dated at the foot of the steps beneath the flag: f. vervloet napoli 1830
the latter signed and dated lower right: F vervloet venedig / 18[?]9 - a pair; the former oil on paper, laid on board
the latter oil on paper, laid on canvas
Condition
The paint surface of both pictures is in excellent condition, and they are ready to hang. Inspection under ultraviolet light shows in the former: tiny retouchings along upper margin, to the left of the lower margin, and a tiny scratch (not visible in the catalogue illustration) in the paint at the corner of the building centre right. In the latter, ultraviolet light shows scattered small retouchings in the sky upper right corner, and in the lower left corner on the pavestones, and upper centre in the sky.
The pair are offered in matching giltwood frames, in 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."