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Johann Baptist Drechsler
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Johann Baptist Drechsler
- Still life of flowers in an urn togther with cut roses in a glass vase upon a table in a niche
- signed and dated lower right: Joh.Drechsler. f. 1802
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Vienna, Hassfurther, 22 November 2004, lot 38, where bought by the parents of the present owner for 45,000 euros.
Condition
The painting is fresher and brighter than the catalogue illustration suggests. The signed and dated canvas has an old relining which is still taut, effective, and has not flattened the paint surface which appears clean in good condition with the impasto well preserved. The grapes lower left as well as a background leaf centre left have become a little flattened. The pigments still appear strong and vibrant. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals some minor scattered strengthening in the background which are cosmetic rather than structural. Offered in a wood and plaster frame with some losses. The painting is in good condition and ready to hang.
"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."