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HERBERT GURSCHNER | Mother earth -Sowing
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Mother earth -Sowing
- signed and dated GURSCHNER / 1940 lower right
- oil on canvas
- 175 by 80cm., 69 by 31½in.
Provenance
Kunsthandel Widder, Vienna
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2006
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2006
Condition
The canvas has not been lined and has been safely attached to a keyed wooden stretcher which may be of later date. There is one small spot of paint flaking in the landscape in the centre-left of the composition, along with a small spot of paint lifting in the hat of the man in the foreground which might benefit from some work of consolidation. Inspection under ultra-violet light reveals areas of retouching notably in the upper half of the composition, including: - extensive areas in the sky and in the landscape; - areas of retouching in the shirts and trousers of the two men in the background; - strokes of retouching in the hat and in the cheek of the man in the foreground; and - other small, scattered spots throughout. Overall, this work presents well to the naked eye. Presented in a dark, floating frame. Colours in reality are less saturated and softer than in the catalogue illustration.
"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."