Lot 878
  • 878

Paul Fischer

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • Paul Fischer
  • Gathering Daisies
  • signed PAUL FISCHER and dated 1924 (lower left)
  • oil on canvas
  • 35¾ by 26 1/2 in.
  • 91 by 67.3 cm

Provenance

Sale: Sotheby's, London, October 28, 2008, lot 202, illustrated
Acquired at the above sale

Condition

This work is in original unlined condition. There is slight pulling and bumping of the canvas at upper left. The surface is in good condition overall, aside from minor surface dirt and a few spots of discoloration on the figure's skirt. Under UV: the varnish fluoresces green unevenly. There is retouching in one spot on the figure's hairline; an area in the trees at upper right; and a few additional, isolated dots and dashes in the upper half of the composition and on the ground at lower 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.