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Roman School, 17th Century
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Roman School, 17th century
- Still Life of Grapes, Pomegranates, Peaches, Plums, Figs, a Melon and other fruit in a landscape
- oil on canvas, unframed
- 50 by 40 in.
- 127 by 101.5 cm.
Condition
Canvas is lined (very old lining) Canvas has come away from tacking edges on 2 1/2 sides (upper, right and part of left side) while fruits have generally retained their colors and are in good condition, there is craquelure throughout with flaking and losses in several places, most notably in darks at upper left; with little support, the canvas buckles--needs to be fixed UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: impossible to see through old varnish
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.