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Paul Fischer
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Paul Fischer
- View of Strøget, Copenhagen
- signed and dated PAUL / FISCHER 1901. lower left
- oil on canvas
- 82 by 64cm., 32¼ by 25¼in.
Provenance
Kleis Kunsthandel, Copenhagen
Purchased from the above by the father of the present owner circa 1955; thence by descent
Purchased from the above by the father of the present owner circa 1955; thence by descent
Condition
The canvas has been re-lined. There are areas of retouching visible under ultraviolet light, notably to each edge of the work. Apart from some light stretcher marks to the edges of the canvas, this work is in good condition, with a strong, clean surface and rich colours. Held in a decorative, gold-painted moulded plaster and wood 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
Paul Fischer, the chronicler of life in Copenhagen at the turn of the century, found inspiration in the fleeting moments of city life, injecting them with vitality and immediacy.
Reflecting contemporary artistic trends in Paris which he had observed at first hand, Fischer chose urban street subjects favoured by the many artists who drew inspiration from the French metropolis, from Jean Béraud to Gustave Caillebotte.
In the present work, a grey autumn day is brought to life by the bustling street, with a variety of animated pedestrians and a crowded omnibus embuing the scene with a spontaneity and vibrancy highly suited to life in Denmark's increasingly fast moving capital.