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Two Courtiers Engaged in Conversation
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Two Courtiers Engaged in Conversation
- Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
- image: 7 7/8 by 11 7/8 in. (20 by 30.2 cm)
- folio: 9 1/4 by 13 1/2 in. (23.5 by 34.3 cm)
Condition
Fairly good overall condition. Slight fraying to edges of folio border not seen in catalog illustration and small tear to the white jama of the attendant on the extreme left, visible in the catalog illustration. Losses to face and neck of attendant on lower right, seen in catalog illustration, as well as further minute losses to his green jama and the necklaces of both courtiers. The red tones are lighter in the actual illustration compared to the painting. This lot is exhibited in a temporary 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.
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.