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Christian Frederic Eckardt Danish, 1832-1914
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Christian Frederic Eckardt
- Morning in the Bay of Corfu
signed and dated 1875 l.r.
oil on canvas
- 80 by 127cm., 31½ by 50in.
Provenance
Sale: Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen, 5 March 2003, lot 1573 (titled Morning in the Bay of Corfu)
Exhibited
Copenhagen, Kunsthal Charlottenborg, 1875, no. 364 (titled Morning in the Bay of Corfu)
Condition
Original canvas. There are a few scattered strokes of retouching in the sky and to the fishing boat in the foreground. There is a small spot of paint loss to the extreme lower left corner and some frame abrasions to the bottom edge, otherwise the work is in good overall 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."
Catalogue Note
The present work was included in the Kunsthal Charlottenborg exhibition of 1875 with the following descriptive title: 'Morning in the Bay of Corfu by the Island of the same name; in the background is the Greek coast. The Italian armoured frigate Martino is seen moored.'