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German School
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- German School
- A pair of interiors: (a) Men and Women Playing Billiards; (b) Men and Women Playing Backgammon
- Both gouache on vellum with ruled framing lines and an elaborate frame
Condition
Both sheets are in reasonably good condition apart from some small paint losses and staining in the margins outside the elaborated frames, and a few small paint losses within the subjects (visible in the illustrations). In addition there are the following:
(a) there is a nearly vertical repaired tear in the center running up from the central man's boot and into the billiard table, there are two small water stains in the left edge and another above the leftmost window
(b)there are two large water stains (with resulting paint loss) in the margins upper right outside the elaborated frame
Both are in plain wooden frames -- possbily contemporary.
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.