- 736
Federico Andreotti
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Federico Andreotti
- The Letter
- signed F. Andreotti (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 33 3/4 by 23 3/4 in.
- 85.7 by 60.3 cm
Provenance
Probably, Mrs. Rosa Dais, Chirk, Wales (and probably sold, Christie's, London, May 29, 1953, lot 1)
Probably, Hallsborough Gallery, London (acquired at the above sale)
Probably, Hallsborough Gallery, London (acquired at the above sale)
Condition
This work is in original unlined condition. There is minor bumping and pulling of the canvas along the lower edge and in the upper left corner. The surface is in good condition overall, aside from minor frame abrasion along the upper and right edges and a few pinpoint dots of discoloration on the left figure's skirt. Under UV: the varnish fluoresces green unevenly. There is a small area of retouching under the left figure's wig above her proper right shoulder. Sparely applied, isolated pinpoint dots fluoresce throughout the composition, with a concentrated area around the capital at upper left.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.