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Alexander Altmann
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Altmann
- A Summer Garden in France
- signed in Latin l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 81.5 by 100cm, 32 by 39 1/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired from the grandson of the artist in France
Condition
Original canvas. The paint surface is slightly dirty. There are small flecks of paint loss to the three branches and foliage of the tree to the left, with further spots to the left and above the house. The paint has been quite thinly applied in places. There are fne lines of craquelure in places, for example above the white house on the right. UV light reveals no apparent retouching although some pigments fluoresce. Held in a moulded gold painted frame. 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."
Catalogue Note
Executed circa 1920-25.
The offered lot will be included in the forthcoming monograph on the artist by Mr. Jean Sebastien Eloy-Altmann.
The offered lot will be included in the forthcoming monograph on the artist by Mr. Jean Sebastien Eloy-Altmann.