Lot 246
  • 246

Hugo Darnaut

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Hugo Darnaut
  • the banks of the Thess, Mährisch Schönberg
  • signed H. Darnaut lower left
  • oil on board
  • 50 by 66cm., 19¾ by 26in.

Provenance

Estate of Dr August Silberstein, Vienna
Sale: C. J. Wawra, Vienna, 15 February 1912
Prince Johann II of Liechtenstein (acquired from the above sale)

Literature

A. Kronfeld, Führer durch die Fürstlich Liechtensteinsche Gemäldegalerie in Wien, Vienna, 1931, p. 235, no. 2238

Condition

There are some areas of fluorescence under ultraviolet light; these do not appear to be retouching however. Apart from some light surface dirt this work is in overall good condition. Held in an elaborate gold-painted wood and plaster frame with a nameplate.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."