Lot 158
  • 158

Niels Simonsen

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Niels Simonsen
  • Arab Warrior and his Steed
  • signed and dated N Simonsen / 1866 lower left
  • oil on canvas
  • 34 by 42cm., 13½ by 16½in.

Condition

Original canvas. There is one small spot of retouching visible under ultraviolet light, to the extreme upper left corner. Apart from some very fine scattered craquelure, notably to the sky at the upper right, and a fine line of gilt residue at the centre of the extreme upper edge, this work is in very good condition, with rich colours and fine detail, and ready to hang. Held in a decorative, striated, gold-painted moulded plaster and wood frame, with acanthus leaf motifs.
"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.
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