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Fritz Sigfried Georg Melbye (1820-1896)
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Fritz Sigfried Georg Melbye
- A Pair of Cloud Studies: Untitled and Galipán, Caracas, Venezuela
- dated 1854 and inscribed Venezuela lower left; indistinctly signed lower right; indistinctly signed, titled and dated Mai 1854 lower left
- oil on paper mounted on canvas
- 15 1/8 by 18 1/8 in.; 15 by 21 1/4 in.
- 38.4 by 46 cm; 38.1 by 53.9 cm
- Executed in 1854.
Provenance
Private Collection, New York
Condition
These works are in generally good condition overall. The paper has been mounted onto canvas. The paint layer appears stable. Only five to six faint lines of craquelure are visible. Under ultraviolet inspection, small isolated spots of in-painting are scattered within each work.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.