- 183
Alexander Pope
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexander Pope
- Japanese Chin and Goldfish
- signed Alexander Pope and dated 21 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 28 1/4 by 24 1/4 inches
- (71.4 by 61.2 cm)
Provenance
William Vareika Fine Arts, Ltd., Newport, Rhode Island
Condition
Canvas is lined. SURFACE: in fairly good condition; craquelure throughout (looks stable); retention of color, pigment and detail is good, although surface has been somehwat compressed from relining. UNDER ULTRAVIOLET: goldfish bowl and flowers, head of the dog and upper left backgroud are pretty clean; however, restoration throughout the rest of the painting (much of it craquelure fill-in).
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.