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Fabius Brest
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Fabius Brest
- A Square in Constantinople
- signed Fabius Brest. lower right; inscribed and signed Sur le Bosphore / Fabius Brest on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 30 by 60cm., 11¾ by 23½in.
Condition
The canvas has not been lined and is securely attached to a keyed wooden stretcher which appears to be of the period. Some scattered, hairline craquelure is visible, notably in the sky. Ultra-violet light reveals scattered areas of retouching in the sky, including a circa 5 by 5cm area to the left of the minaret (also patched on the reverse), some strokes in the lower right corner which also appear to have somewhat discoloured in time are barely visible to the naked eye, and some other small, scattered dabs of strengthening notably in the left edge. However, this work presents very well and is in overall good condition.
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."