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Italian School circa 1820
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Scenes of the Commedia Dell'arte
a pair, both oval, oil on canvas
Condition
Both are unlined. under a slightly dirty and uneven old varnish. the paint surface on both is in excellent state with lovely preservation of detail and nice, thick impasto. there is a small hole with some paint loss on the lower portion of both central figures (as can be seen in catalogue images), and the picture with the man at center facing out also has a very tiny tear in background at upper right. examination under ultraviolet reveals only a few small scattered retouches to each, but nothing significant.
In gilt wood oval shaped frames with nicks and cracks to each.
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.