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Attributed to Giovanni Paolo Cavagna
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Giovanni Paolo Cavagna
- Portrait of a gentleman, head and shoulders
- oil on canvas
- 20 1/2 by 16 in.; 52 by 40.7 cm.
Provenance
David Goldmann, Vienna;
Seized from the above by Hitler’s agents and allocated in the central depot of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna (inv. D.G.5), where it was reserved for the Führermuseum;
Transferred to Alt Ausse (inv. no. 2604) for the Kunstmuseum Linz (inv. no. 2637);
Recovered by the Allied Forces and sent to the Munich Central Collecting Point (inv. no. 3867);
Given over to the Austrian Government Kremsmünster depot (inv. no. 1325);
Restituted to David Goldmann;
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Seized from the above by Hitler’s agents and allocated in the central depot of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna (inv. D.G.5), where it was reserved for the Führermuseum;
Transferred to Alt Ausse (inv. no. 2604) for the Kunstmuseum Linz (inv. no. 2637);
Recovered by the Allied Forces and sent to the Munich Central Collecting Point (inv. no. 3867);
Given over to the Austrian Government Kremsmünster depot (inv. no. 1325);
Restituted to David Goldmann;
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Condition
Oil on canvas; there is an old glue relining. The paint surface has been pressed and abraded throughout. Areas of the ground are showing through, mostly noticeable in the darks. Under UV light: some old retouches and inpaints to craquelure in face, collar and fur. There is a more recent retouching on top of the old varnish in background at upper left and one or two others scattered. Offered in a carved brown wood frame with gilt inner and outer edges.
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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.