Lot 94
  • 94

Ismael de la Serna

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Ismael de la Serna
  • Still Life
  • signed I DE LA SERNA upper right
  • oil on board
  • 48.5 by 50cm, 19 by 19¾in.

Provenance

Private collection, London (acquired from the artist in 1963)
Sale: Sotheby's, London, 12 July 2007, lot 280
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Oil on Masonite. The board is flat, even and ensuring a stable support. Ultra-violet light reveals a very small spot of retouching in the table to the right of the music sheet. The picture is in good original condition and ready to hang. Presented in a gilt narrow frame with beige inner slip.
"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.
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