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August von Siegen
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- August von Siegen
- Market in Cairo
- signed Aug. Siegen lower right
- oil on canvas
- 99 by 143cm., 39 by 56in.
Provenance
Princess Marianne of the Netherlands (1810 - 1883; daughter of King Wilhelm I, and founder of the Reinhartshausen Museum in 1856)
A. H. Lester, London
Acquired by the present owners in 2010
A. H. Lester, London
Acquired by the present owners in 2010
Condition
The canvas has not been lined. There are scattered spots of flaking along the lower edge, some of which are also visible in the catalogue illustration, which might benefit from some consolidation. Ultra-violet light reveals intermittent strokes of retouching along the upper, upper-right and upper-left edges, a circa 3cm. minor stroke in the ground in the lower left quadrant, and an area of retouching along the lower edge possibly addressing old flaking. It should be noted the main composition appears to be untouched. This work is otherwise in overall good condition.
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.
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."