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Follower of Francesco de Mura
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Francesco de Mura
- Sleeping puto
- oil on canvas
- 29 3/4 by 39 1/2 in.
- 75.6 by 100.5 cm.
Condition
Lined canvas The surface is stable and under a new, shiny varnish. Thin paint surface in the sky. Visible retouches through the entire background, particularly in the sky at upper left quadrant, above the putto and at upper right. Under Uv light: the repaired areas fluoresce; the area above the putto seems to be a repaired tear; a large area of inpainting at lower left edge and upper right edge.
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.