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Filippo Palizzi
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Filippo Palizzi
- Over the Wall
- signed and dated Fil Palizzi 65 lower right
- oil on canvas
- 48.5 by 35cm., 19 by 13¾in.
Provenance
Acquired by the grandmother of the present owner
Condition
The canvas has been relined. Ultraviolet light reveals two old restorations: one circa 8 by 1.5cm in the dark pigments of the figure's dress, the second circa 4.5 by 1.5cm in the wall and sky to the right of the figure, and just a couple of tiny spots of retouching in the sky. This painting is in good condition and is ready to hang.
Held in a decorative gilt coved and fluted frame.
The painting is somewhat less red than in the catalogue illustration.
"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."