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Rainer Fetting
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Rainer Fetting
- 2 Figures
signed, titled and dated 82 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 220 by 161cm.; 86 5/8 by 63 3/8 in.
Provenance
Galleri Dobloug, Oslo
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1987
Exhibited
Oslo, Galleri Dobloug, Rainer Fetting, 1987
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly deeper and richer in the original, with the colours of the left figure tending more towards a rich emerald green with a light green background and dark blue outlines. The right figure also has more blue highlights apparent in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is some very light, intermittent wear along all four extreme edges. Upon very close inspection there is light craquelure to the right figure's hair towards the centre of the top edge and a further minute crack in the thicker spot of impasto paint, towards the centre of the right extreme edge. There is a shallow indentation in the top right hand corner which appears original to the work's execution. There are a few light rub marks and a small number of minute media accretions scattered in places. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light.
"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."