Lot 79
  • 79

Gabriele Bella

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description

  • Gabriele Bella
  • Venezia, ArsenaleVenezia, festa nella piazzetta
  • olio su tela, una coppia, senza cornice

Condition

The paintins are slightly warmer in tone than the catalogue illustrations suggest. The canvasses have recent and quite stiff relinings which have not, however, flattened the paint surface. To the naked eye the paintings appear in good condition. Inspection under UV light reveals minor scattered retouchings with some strengthenings, for example in the window bars of the Arsenale, which are not intrusive. Retouchings flouresce along some old frame abrasion in both paintings. The Arsenale painting has a restored hole of 5 x 3 cm lower right. The paintings retain their decorative value and are offered unframed.
"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."