- 95
Carl Spitzweg
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Carl Spitzweg
- 'Dorfkirche and der Scheldemundung'
- signed l.l. and with the rhombus stamp signature on the reverse
- oil on cardboard
- 13 by 32 cm.
Provenance
Private collection, Germany
Literature
For another version of this subject please see: S. Wichmann, Carl Spitzweg. Das gestreckte Format, Starnmberg-München, 1996, inv. no. 1123, p. 30 illustrated
Condition
Fine 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."
"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
A preliminary drawing for this painting was made by Spitzweg when he and his friend Eduard Schleich, coming from London, halted at the river Scheldt to draw and paint. The present lot was executed circa 1870.