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Max Schmidt German, 1818-1901
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Max Schmidt
- Noon Day Rest in the Oasis
signed and dated Max / Schmidt / 1846 l.r.
oil on canvas
- 68.5 by 99cm., 27 by 39in.
Provenance
Galerie Cohen, Mönchengladbach
Purchased by the present owner from the above circa 1960
Purchased by the present owner from the above circa 1960
Condition
The canvas has been relined. There is a small spot of retouching above the signature to the right of the work, a few small spots around the extreme edges and a couple of small spots within the sky towards the centre of the top edge. Apart from some faint signs of craquelure and paint shrinkage, the paint surface is in overall good condition. Held in a plaster moulded gilt 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."