Lot 518
  • 518

Charles Théodore Frère

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Charles Théodore Frère
  • A Caravan at rest, the Temple of Karnak, Thebes in the distance
  • signed T. H. FRÈRE and inscribed TEMPLE DE KARNAK / THEBES (lower left)
  • oil on panel
  • 17 5/8 by 30 1/4 in.; 44.7 by 76.8 cm.

Provenance

Private Collection, Brazil.

Condition

Minor loss on the extreme left edge, likely due to rubbing in the frame, extremely fine craquellure and lifting paint in the sky. Under UV: areas of inpainting throughout the sky, landscape, structures and reinforcements in the figures fluoresce.
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.
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