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The Pseudo-Guardi
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- The Pseudo-Guardi
- Still life of a basket of flowers on a rock ledge, with a vase of flowers and a basket filled with fruit and vegetables
- oil on canvas
- 28 1/2 by 38 1/2 in.; 72.4 by 97.8 cm.
Provenance
Oscar and Maria Salzer, Los Angeles;
By whom given to the Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science, 1983 (Acc. FMM 82.30).
By whom given to the Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science, 1983 (Acc. FMM 82.30).
Exhibited
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. 29, reproduced (as by Francesco Guardi).
Literature
Portraits of Objects, Oscar and Maria Salzer Collection of Still Life and Trompe-L'Oeil Paintings, Fresno 1984, cat. no. 20, reproduced in color (as by Francesco Guardi).
Condition
Canvas has been relined and slightly pressed as a result. there is some thinness to background areas and right side of basket, but flowers are well retained and the composition overall still reads well. under UV: retouches are scattered throughout the background; other smaller ones are scattered here and there in flowers and leaves, a few on basket and some scattered on stone ledge. the painting is presentable as is and there is no need for further work.
In an elaborately carved and gilt wood frame with some nicks and losses.
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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.