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Leopold Fertbauer
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Leopold Fertbauer
- Two Portraits: a Pair
- each signed Fertbauer 1835 lower right
- oil on panel
- 24.5 by 19cm., 9¾ by 7½in.; 23.5 by 18.5cm., 9¼ by 7¼in. (2)
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the family of the present owner; thence by descent
Condition
Each panel is flat and even. Ultra-violet light reveals no notable signs of retouching. Both paintings are in good condition, and could benefit from a light surface clean if desired to address the old varnish and spots of surface dirt.
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."
"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
Inscriptions on the reverse of the works identify the sitters as Vincenz and Betti Fischer.