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German School, 19th century
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- German School, 19th century
- Princess Adelgunde of Bavaria (1870 - 1958); Princess Maria Ludwiga Theresia of Bavaria (1872 - 1954): Two Portraits
- (i) signed H. Eissfeldt upper right
(ii) signed and dated H. Frauendorfer / Mülthaler 1897 lower right - (i) oil on canvas; (ii) pastel on board
- (i) 103.5 by 80cm., 40¾ by 31½in., (ii) octagonal, 89 by 67cm., 35 by 26½in. (2)
Provenance
Prince Ferdinand Pius, Duke of Calabria (1896-1960); thence by descent
Condition
(i) The canvas has not been lined. There are some very small spots of surface dirt in the sitter's right arm. Ultra-violet light reveals small spots of retouching in the lower left corner, along the lower edge and in the sitter's face. The picture is otherwise in good condition and ready to hang. Presented in a decorative gilt frame.
(ii) There are some small areas of paper wrinkles in the sitter's neckline, and the work could benefit from some cleaning. The work is otherwise in good condition and ready to hang. Presented glazed, 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."