- 893
Alfred de Breanski
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Alfred de Breanski
- Nantile Lake, North Wales
- signed Alfred de Breanski (lower right); inscribed Nantile Lake / N.Wales (on the reverse)
- oil on canvas
- 14 by 18 in.; 35.6 by 45.7 cm
Condition
Oil on canvas, unlined. The artists inscribed title and John Bryce Smith stamp visible on the reverse. Aside from a stable web of craquelure that is barely discernible, the picture surface is in overall excellent condition with clean fresh colors. Under UV light, dots and dashes of retouching to the sky are visible. Some of the reds and pinks in the sunset and mountain fluoresce. A few small scattered dots of retouching in the mountains. Framed and in generally good condition.
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.