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Henryk Siemiradzki
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Henryk Siemiradzki
- Orgy on Capri in the Time of Tiberius
- signed in Latin, inscribed Roma and dated 1881 l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 34 by 70cm, 13 1/2 by 27 1/2 in.
Condition
Original canvas. There is a horizontal stretcher bar mark along the upper edge and paint loss around all edges. There is a scratch in the upper right corner of approximately 12cm and some other minor surface scratches and scattered paint chipping. Examination under UV reveals restoration to the tear in the upper right corner and other areas of retouching to the sky. Held in a gold painted wood frame with plaster molding. Unexamined out of 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."
Catalogue Note
The present work is a study for the painting of the same title now in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery.