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Josef Karl Berthold Püttner (1821-1881)
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Josef Karl Berthold Püttner
- Bay Near Valparaiso, Chile
- signed and dated 1859 lower right
- oil on canvas
- 21 3/4 by 34 in.
- 55 by 86 cm
Provenance
Private Collection, Germany
Condition
The canvas is unlined and well-stretched. The work appears to be varnished. Craquelure is present throughout the work; the paint layer appears to be stable overall. Stretcher bar marks are visible along the four edges. Light brown specks are visible through the sky and mountains. Under ultraviolet inspection, intermittent areas of in-painting are scattered along the right edge and in the lower right quadrant along the bottom edge. An area of in-painting is present in the center of the green field, two-inches above the boat and in the upper right quadrant. Overall, this work is in very good condition.
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.
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.