Lot 23
  • 23

Soren Emil Carlsen 1853-1932

Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Soren Emil Carlsen
  • Still Life with Fruit and Wine Jug
  • signed Emil Carlsen and dated 93, l.r.
  • oil on canvas
  • 30 by 35 in.
  • 76.2 by 88.9 cm.

Provenance

Collection of Charles A. Gould, New York, 1929
Mr. and Mrs. George A. Milne (Sale:  Parke Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, December 11, 1943, lot 82, as "Fruit")

Condition

Canvas is lined. SURFACE: surface has been somewhat compressed from relining, although retention of colors, pigment and details is very good overall; there is some thinness in a couple of spots (canvas weave shows on the two pears on the dish);craquelure throughout (stable and flattened from relining) UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: looks as though the upper and lower edges of the tacking edge were moved at some point in order to expand the dimensions of the painting-there are two sets of horizontal lines of inpainting going across the entirety of the painting--along upper and lower edges--each set is composed of two parallel lines, about an inch apart, with dark round spots between them (exactly like a tacking edge); other than that--two small spots of inpaint at lower left (in background) and two small spots at upper right (also in background)
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.
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