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Giovanni Schranz
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Giovanni Schranz
- HMS Rodney in the Grand Harbour at Valetta
- oil on canvas
- 45.5 by 67cm., 18 by 26½in.
Provenance
Commissioned by Admiral Sir George St. Vincent Duckworth King 4th Baronet (1809-1891)
By descent to the present owners
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been relined.
PAINT SURFACE
The paint surface is in good clean condition; light stretcher marks to the upper and left borders. Clean and ready to hang.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals retouching to an old repair just off the upper border.
FRAME
Held in later plaster gilt frame 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."
"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."