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Attributed to Johann Baptist Drechsler
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Johann Baptist Drechsler
- Still life with carnations, roses, hollyhocks and other flowers in a sculpted bronze urn with butterflies in an alcove
- signed and dated on the ledge lower right: Joh. Trechsler. fecit. 1786
- oil on panel
- 33.9 x 25.1 cm.; 13 3/8 x 9 7/8 in.
Condition
The following condition report is provided by Henry Gentle who is an external specialist and not an employee of Sotheby's:
The oak panel has a vertical joint, reinforced to the reverse. The panel is stable with slight undulation across the surface.
Flaked loss to the dark blue leaf , centre right, and the background, upper right, is visible. There is a small loss to the blue iris. Under U-V light a minor scattering of retouchings can be seen.
Overall, the paint is well preserved with many fine details in good original condition. Removal of the discoloured varnish layer would improve tonality.
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"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."