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ALOYS ZÖTL FREISTAG 1803 - 1887 EFERDING, AUSTRIAN SCHOOL | Cacatoes
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Cacatoes
- Signed and dated lower right Al. Zötl pinx am 21 Februar 1840 ; Inscribed lower left Vögel und Botanig Tab. and titled lower right Der grosse weisse Kakatu. / Psittacus albus cristatus ; Inscribed in German ; Bears a number lower right 129Signature, date, title and inscription reinforced by another hand later on
- Watercolor on paper
- 55 x 44,5 cm ; 21 5/8 by 17 1/2 in.
Provenance
Zötl's Studio Sale, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 3 May 1956, lot 151 ;
Probably purchased at the above by Jacques Puerari, the current owners' uncle ;
Thence by descent
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, listed p. 146
Condition
- traces of a previous smaller frame, barely visible - small spots scattered on the surface, visible on the photo, especially on the inscription - horizontal ondulations in some areas - small tear upper left - minor pin holes on the borders - light wears in the greenery - the paper is slightly more yellow than on the photo
"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."