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German School, 17th Century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- German School, 17th century
- Still Life with Kitchen Utensils
- oil on canvas
- 24 1/2 x 36 1/2 inches
Provenance
Oscar and Maria Salzer, Los Angeles;
By whom given to the Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science, 1983 (acc. no. FMM 82.64).
By whom given to the Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science, 1983 (acc. no. FMM 82.64).
Exhibited
Lawrence, KS, Museum of Art of the University of Kansas, The Salzer Collection. Trompe l'Oeil and Still Life Paintings: A Loan Exhibition, 4 October - 1 November 1964, cat. no. 19;
Charlotte, NC, The Mint Museum of Art, The Salzer Collection, Trompe-L'Oeil and Still Life Paintings, A Loan Exhibition, 14 February - 7 March 1965, cat. no. 19;
Los Angeles, Fisher Gallery, University of Southern California; Seattle, WA, Seattle Art Museum; Honolulu, HI, Honolulu Academy of Art; Santa Barbara, CA, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Reality and Deception, 16 October 1974 – 20 April 1975, cat. no. 83, reproduced.
Charlotte, NC, The Mint Museum of Art, The Salzer Collection, Trompe-L'Oeil and Still Life Paintings, A Loan Exhibition, 14 February - 7 March 1965, cat. no. 19;
Los Angeles, Fisher Gallery, University of Southern California; Seattle, WA, Seattle Art Museum; Honolulu, HI, Honolulu Academy of Art; Santa Barbara, CA, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Reality and Deception, 16 October 1974 – 20 April 1975, cat. no. 83, reproduced.
Literature
Portraits of Objects, Oscar and Maria Salzer Collection of Still Life and Trompe-L'Oeil Paintings, Fresno 1984, cat. no. 53, reproduced.
Condition
Canvas is relined. The vast majority of the composition is under a rather thick, milky varnish which has become dirty over time, and this darkened the appearance of the picture to the naked eye. There are a few areas which appear to be selected spots where the older varnish is uneven. There are also a couple areas, around the edges which appear to be either retouching below the varnish, or similar areas where the varnish is uneven. The painting could be freshened up nicely with a new varnish since it does not appear to have any major areas of loss or damage. In a carved giltwood frame.
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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.