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Attributed to Karl Pavlovich Briullov
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Karl Pavlovich Briullov
- Study for The Return of Pope Pius IX to Rome in 1850
- inscribed Briulow Karl Pavlovicht, Roma - St Paolo 1849 on the stretcher
- oil and pencil on canvas
- 61 by 74cm, 24 by 29in.
Provenance
Inherited by the present owner
Condition
Original canvas. There is a layer of light surface dirt and fine lines of craquelure throughout. There are a few flecks of paint loss to the right edge. UV light reveals some retouching to the kneeling figure on the right and in a few places elsewhere. Held in a gold painted plaster frame behnid glass. Unexamined out of frame.
"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."
"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."