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Rudolf Weisse
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Rudolf Weisse
- The Palace Guard
- signed and dated 88 R. Weisse lower right
- oil on panel
- 46 by 31cm., 18 by 12¼in.
Provenance
Mathaf Gallery, London
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 24 October 1989, lot 68
Private Collection, New York (purchased at the above sale)
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 24 October 1989, lot 68
Private Collection, New York (purchased at the above sale)
Exhibited
Paris, Salon, 1888, no. 2530 (as La garde du harem)
Condition
This painting is in good, virtually original condition, and is ready to hang. The panel is flat and even and ensuring a stable support. The only notable signs of retouching visible under ultraviolet light are some small clustered strokes of strengthening in the tiles below and around the man's feet; just a few other very minimal retouchings retouchings are visible elsewhere. There is some minor frame rubbing along the lower edge.
Presented in a decorative gilt frame, with a nameplate.
"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."
Catalogue Note
In this tranquil scene, a Nubian guard inspects his weapon - an Ottoman flintlock pistol - thoughtfully, surrounded by various accoutrements including a tortoise-shell and mother-of-pearl inlaid scribe's box, a covered sahan dish, and a Qajar gold-overlaid helmet and North African ivory and coral-hilted yataghan sword resting on a red silk and metal-thread embroidered wall hanging. A Turkish aiguière, or water pitcher, and basin stand atop a marquetry gueridon table. The composition leads the eye from the close-up detail of the objects and the figure's shimmering blue robe into the vestibule of the palace beyond, possibly modelled on the interior of the Alhambra in Granada.