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Pericles Lytras
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pericles Lytras
- Summer Path
- signed in Greek lower left
- oil on canvas
- 46 by 60cm., 18 by 23½in.
Provenance
In the family of the present owner since the 1960s, thence by descent
Condition
The canvas has not been lined. Minor hairline craquelure and some signs of old restoration- which have been addressed with small patches on the reverse - are visible to the naked eye, notably in the thick purple impasto of the bricks and in the green impasto towards the right of the composition. Ultra-violet light reveals small signs of retouching along the aforementioned repairs and in the tree to the horizon, and some other scattered spots. The picture is otherwise in good condition and ready to hang.
Presented in a 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."