Lot 22
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ALOYS ZÖTL FREISTAG 1803 - 1887 EFERDING, AUSTRIAN SCHOOL | Flying squirrel

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description

  • Flying squirrel
  • Signed, dated and titled lower center Säugethiere. Taf. / Alois Zötl fecit am 26 Dezember 1881 / Der Taguan. Sciurus petaurista.
  • Watercolor, pencil and pen on paper
  • 53 x 42 cm ; 20 7/8 by 16 1/2 in.

Provenance

Zötl Studio sale, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, May 3rd 1956, lot 92 ;
Probably purchased at the above by Jacques Puerari, the current owners' uncle ;
Thence by descent

Literature

Julio Cortázar, Le bestiaire d'Aloys Zötl (1831-1887), Milan, 1976, illustrated p. 127 and listed p. 154 

Condition

- traces of a previous smaller frame, barely visible - oblique folding lower right - small restoration in the upper area in the background - minor spots scattered on the surface - colors are less contrasted in reality 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.
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