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Adolphe-Joseph-Thomas Monticelli
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Adolphe-Joseph-Thomas Monticelli
- Amours jouant devant une fontaine
- Signé en bas à gauche Monticelli
- Huile sur panneau
- 53,5 x 99,5 cm ; 21 by 39 1/4 in
Provenance
Collection J. Maurel en 1969
Exhibited
Monticelli et son oeuvre, Marseille 20 mars - 11 mai 1979, n°19
Literature
André Alauzen et Pierre Ripert, Monticelli, Bibliothèque des Arts, Paris, 1969, p.103 fig.177, reproduit ;
Sauveur Stammegna ; Catalogue des oeuvres de Monticelli, 1981, Vol.I, p.150, n°323, reproduit
Sauveur Stammegna ; Catalogue des oeuvres de Monticelli, 1981, Vol.I, p.150, n°323, reproduit
Condition
The photography in the printed catalogue is slighlty too light
One vertical slit is visible in the center at the left of the fountain ; It goes down to the head of the standing putto under the fountain.
Under UV light, several retouchings are visible along the frame, on the slit and on the standing putto under the fountain.
Two repaints are visible in the center in the trees and at the lower right hand side.
Overall 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."