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August Löhr (1843-1919)
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- August Löhr
- Volcano Iztaccíhuatl
- signed and dated Mexico 1917 lower left
- 31 by 51 in.
- (78.7 by 129.5 cm)
oil on canvas
Provenance
Private Collection, Germany
Condition
There is a ¼ in. hole in the sky in the upper right corner. There are frame abrasions visible along the right edge. Under ultraviolet light there is a slightly opaque varnish on the work. There appear to be signs of inpainting in the hill in the upper right and a few spots in the sky in the upper left. There is an additional line of inpainting along the edge of the hill in the upper left and approximately six small spots of inpainting, the largest measuring ½ in., throughout the center of the work.
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.