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Franz Ludwig Catel
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Franz Ludwig Catel
- Fischer in Mergellina, Neapel (Neapolitan Fishermen in Mergellina, the Castel dell' Ovo and Vesuvius beyond)
- oil on panel
- 52.5 by 63cm., 20¾ by 24¾in.
Exhibited
Possibly, Naples, Real Museo, 1826 (as Interno di casa pescatori)
Condition
The panel is cradled and apart from some slight bowing (convex) to the upper right and left corners, is in good condition, flat and even. There are scattered areas of retouching visible under ultraviolet light, notably in the darker areas along the periphery of the panel. Apart from scattered areas of craquelure, notably to the darker areas, this work is in good condition, with rich colours and fine detail. Held in a simple, gold-painted moulded plaster and wood frame with beading.
"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
Painted between 1825-30 according to Dr Andreas Stolzenburg, who suggests that the present oil may be the work exhibited by Catel at the Real Museo in Naples in 1826 as Interno di casa pescatori. It relates closely to the similar view by Catel of circa 1822-23 in the Thorvaldsens Museum, Copenhagen.
To be included in the Catel catalogue raisonné being prepared by Andreas Stolzenburg.