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Attributed to Johann Moritz Rugendas (1802-1858)
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 USD
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Description
- Attributed to Johann Moritz Rugendas
- Horses Rearing
- oil on canvas laid down on board
- 9 1/2 by 10 3/4 in.
- 24.1 by 27.3 cm
Provenance
Sale: Conzen Rahmen, Düsseldorf, October 1971
Private Collection, Germany
Sale: Christie's, London, Exploration and Travel, September 25, 2008, lot 68, illustrated in color
Sale: Christie's, London, Travel, Science and Natural History, April 6, 2011, lot 179, illustrated in color
Condition
The paint layer appears stable. Minor flecks of paint loss are apparent in the lower left corner, upper edge and the upper right quadrant. Craquelure is visible in the lower right corner. Under ultraviolet inspection, small flecks fluoresce in the body of the horse in the lower left quadrant. Overall, the work is in very good condition.
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.