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José Villegas
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- José Villegas
- The Harem Guard
- signed and dated Villegas / 1872. lower left
- oil on canvas
- 50 by 33cm., 20 by 13½in.
Provenance
Galleria d'Arte Manzoni, Milan
Sale: Christie's, London, 27 October 2000, lot 91
Private collection, Italy (sale: Sotheby's, London, 24 November 2009, lot 120)
Sale: Gros & Delettrez, Paris, 22 May 2015, lot 84
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Christie's, London, 27 October 2000, lot 91
Private collection, Italy (sale: Sotheby's, London, 24 November 2009, lot 120)
Sale: Gros & Delettrez, Paris, 22 May 2015, lot 84
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
The canvas has been relined. Ultra-violet light reveals a thick layer of residual varnish which makes the surface quite difficult to read. However, some areas of cosmetic retouching are visible in the background in the upper left corner and one stroke is visible in the upper part of the extreme right framing edge, possible addressing some flaking. A very small area of retouching is also visible in the man's left foot, possibly addressing an old repair. Overall, this work is in good condition and is ready to hang.
Presented in a decorative gilt frame.
"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."