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Alfred de Bréanski Snr.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Alfred de Bréanski Snr.
- Summer Showers (Bealach-nam-bo, NB)
- signed Alfred de Bréanski (lower left); on reverse signed Alfred de Bréanski Sen and titled Summer Showers, also inscribed Copyright reserved A de B.
- oil on canvas
- 24 by 36 in.; 60.9 by 91.9 cm.
Provenance
Collection of Caryll Mudd, Los Angeles;
Estate of Dr. Dean Valjean and Audrey Sprague, Hancock Park, Los Angeles;
Acquired from the above by the present owner.
Estate of Dr. Dean Valjean and Audrey Sprague, Hancock Park, Los Angeles;
Acquired from the above by the present owner.
Condition
The canvas is not lined. The surface of the work is in overall very good condition. There are two minute chips in the painting, both located almost dead center. There are some very minor frame abrasions. Surface is quite dirty, should respond well to a light cleaning. Under UV; evidence of inpainting on the slope of the hill on the right. There is also slight inpainting over the right side of the lake.
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.