Lot 127
  • 127

Johannes Franciscus Spohler

Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description

  • Johannes Franciscus Spohler
  • The Grachten, Amsterdam: A Pair
  • each: signed JF Spohler lower right
  • each: oil on panel
  • each: 26.5 by 21cm., 10½ by 8¼in. (2)

Provenance

Sale: Sotheby's, London, 15 November 2006, lot 331
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Each panel is flat and even and ensuring a stable support. Ultra-violet light reveals scattered signs of retouching, notably along the upper framing edge (both works), and small spots in the sky (somewhat more in ii than i), and a stroke in the lower left corner in ii. The works are overall in good condition and ready to hang. Each presented in a decorative gilt frame.
"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."