Lot 254
  • 254

Italian School, 18th Century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • An Italianate landscape with peasants crossing a bridge in the foreground, a village beyond to the left;An Italianate landscape with travellers resting in the foreground
  • the former: remains of a signature lower left: Parti...
    the latter: signed lower right: Partini
  • a pair, both oil on canvas, both unlined

Condition

Both canvases are unlined. The first picture illustrated in the catalogue has a restored and patched small hole (diameter approx 2cm.) lower left. The paint surfaces of both pictures are generally sound. Both paintings have scattered retouchings throughout which clearly fluoresce under UV light. Offered in carved gilt wood frames in fair 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. 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."