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ALOYS ZÖTL | A bearded vulture
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Aloys Zötl
- A bearded vulture
- Watercolour over pencil;signed and dated in brown ink, lower right: Aloys Zötl am 16. Jänner 1848 and inscribed below the branch: Vogël und Botanik / Taf.extensively inscribed in brown ink, lower centre: Der Bartgeier, Lämmergeier. Vultur bar. / batus. Grösse: 4 bis 5 Fuss, Flugweite 10 Fuss.- / Aufenthalt: nahe der Schneegränze in den Hochge, / birgen Mitteleuropas, Hochasiens und Afrikas, in den Py, / renäen, Schweizer und Tyroleralpen, bis jenseites des / Himalaya berges, und südlich bis zum Kuffernlan, / de.
- 550 by 450 mm
Provenance
Unidentified collector's mark, verso (not in Lugt)
Condition
Hinge mounted along the upper edge to a modern card backing. There is some slight toning to the centre of the sheet but the work remains in otherwise good condition throughout, with the combination of media fresh and vibrant. Sold in a modern giltwood 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."