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ALOYS ZÖTL | A pair of common hill myna, perched on branches
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Aloys Zötl
- A pair of common hill myna, perched on branches
- Watercolour over pencil;signed and dated in brown ink, lower right: A. Zötl fecit am 21. August 1877. and inscribed, lower centre: Der Mino. Gracula religiosa. and lower left: Taf. / Vögel u. Pflanzenfurther extensively inscribed in brown ink, lower margin: Der manillische Oliven Apfel. Minussops dissecta. Linn) Ein anschnlicher grosser Baum mit dicken Stamm / und vielen Aesten; in Australien, Philippinen und Freundschafts Inseln, wird in Ostindien cultivirt und / blüht im Jul ibis August. Die Abbildung ist aus Petermanns Pflanzenreichs entlehnt. In natürlicher Grösse.
- 450 by 550 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 and some tiny black marks to the upper left corner, 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."