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ANTONIO GARCIA Y MENCIA | The Picnic
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- The Picnic
- signed A. Garcia Mencia and dated 1874 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 15 by 18 1/8 in.
- 38.1 by 46 cm
Provenance
MacConnal-Mason, London
Sale: Sotheby’s, New York, February 24, 1983, lot 119, illustrated
Kurt E. Schon, Ltd., New Orleans
Private Collection, Florida (acquired from the above in 1986)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Sale: Sotheby’s, New York, February 24, 1983, lot 119, illustrated
Kurt E. Schon, Ltd., New Orleans
Private Collection, Florida (acquired from the above in 1986)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Examined in the frame. Lined. Under UV: varnish fluoresces green. There appears to be older restoration along the right and left edges and a few dots of fine retouching sparely applied in the trees and on the ground. An approximately 3 inch horizontal area of older dotted retouches extends from the left edge.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.