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Attributed to José Anselmo Yañez (active 1820-1860)
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Attributed to José Anselmo Yañez
- Retrato del Gran Mariscal José de Sucre
- 25 by 19 5/8 in.
- (63.5 by 49.9 cm)
oil on canvas
Provenance
Private Colletion, Lima
Sale: Christie's, New York, Important Latin American Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture and Colonial Works of Art, November 25, 1997, lot 91, illustrated in color
Condition
The canvas has been relined. Under ultra violet light, there is an opaque varnish visible and there is retouching to the background area and to his suit. There is a 5 in. vertical line of inpainting on the right side of the figure's chin extending down to his collar. There is another 10 in. vertical fine line of inpainting in the upper right quadrant starting at the upper right border. There is another L shaped area of retouching in the middle of the left border which might correspond with an old repair. The surface is in stable 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.