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JOHANN GOTTFRIED STEFFAN | Murgbach River near the Walensee, 1874
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CHF
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Description
- Johann Gottfried Steffan
- Murgbach River near the Walensee, 1874
- Signed and dated lower right
- Oil on canvas
- 32 x 43,5 cm
Provenance
Galerie Koller, Zurich, 21st April 2001, lot 105
Estate Asbjorn Lunde (purchased at the above sale)
Estate Asbjorn Lunde (purchased at the above sale)
Exhibited
Williamstown, Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Alpine views : Alexandre Calame and the Swiss landscape, 2006, ref. p. 88
The William Benton Museum of Art, University of Connecticut Storrs, Alpine views : Alexandre Calame and the Swiss Landscape, 2007
The William Benton Museum of Art, University of Connecticut Storrs, Alpine views : Alexandre Calame and the Swiss Landscape, 2007
Literature
Eva Sandor-Schneebeli, Johann Gottfried Steffan: Landschaftsmaler 1815-1905,
Wädenswil 2009, p. 248, no. 1874-09, ill. (in colour)
Wädenswil 2009, p. 248, no. 1874-09, ill. (in colour)
Condition
Inspected framed, the canvas is relined and buckling in the upper centre area and along the lower edge. There is an area of light craquelures visible in the lower middle. No retouching visible under UV light. In very 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.
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."