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Luca Giordano, called Fa Presto and Studio
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Luca Giordano, called Fa Presto and Studio
- The Adoration of the Magi
- oil on canvas
Provenance
George Encil, Vienna and the Bahamas.
Literature
R. Causa in Experience and Adventures of a Collector, Paris 1989, pp. 114-115.
Condition
The canvas has a recent firm relining which has somewhat flattened the paint surface which is otherwise secure and in fairly good condition in the lighter pigments but a little abraded in the darker areas, under a somewhat yellowed varnish.
There is a handful of old horizontal thin lines of restored damage the largest of which is approx. 5 cm long by 1.5 cm wide running through the kingly group. Inspection under UV light reveals some retouchings in these areas of damage and scattered elsewhere.
Offered in an ornate gilt wood and plaster frame in 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. 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."