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Johann Baptist Drechsler
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Johann Baptist Drechsler
- A still life of flowers in a vase with butterflies
- signed and dated lower right: Joh. Drechsler. 1811
- oil on panel
- 78 cm hoch, 61,5 cm breit
Provenance
Count Leó Festetics de Tolna (1880-84);
Joseph Ruston (1835-96), Monks Manor, Lincoln;
Sold posthumously, London, Christie's, 21 May 1896, lot 225, for 7 1/2 Guineas;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 1 December 1902, lot 84, for £23-2s.;
Anonymous sale ('The Property of a Gentleman'), London, Christie's, 4 February 1972, lot 141, for 7,500 Guineas to R. Green;
Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 11 February 1976, lot 46, for £8,500 to Barber.
Joseph Ruston (1835-96), Monks Manor, Lincoln;
Sold posthumously, London, Christie's, 21 May 1896, lot 225, for 7 1/2 Guineas;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 1 December 1902, lot 84, for £23-2s.;
Anonymous sale ('The Property of a Gentleman'), London, Christie's, 4 February 1972, lot 141, for 7,500 Guineas to R. Green;
Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 11 February 1976, lot 46, for £8,500 to Barber.
Condition
The panel has two horizontal support batons adhered to the reverse. There is a panel join (or very straight, clean and old split) that runs the length of the panel 20 cm from the left margin, this has some butterfly keys at the reverse to support it. There is a further butterfly key to support an old small split 6 cm in length at the lower centre of the panel. Structurally the panel now appears to be in good stable condition.
The varnish appears clear and even, and the paint surface stable. There are no major damages visible to the naked eye, aside from a few surface scratches and scuffs. Inspection under UV light reveals very little as the varnish is thick and fluoresces opaque. There is one area of retouching visible to the naked eye in the back ground at the top left, in the architecture. There appears to be some minor retouching along the aforementioned panel join, but otherwise seemingly very little intervention.
In very nice overall condition.
Offered in a brown wood frame with gilt sight edge, in good condition.
"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."