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F. Behrendt
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- F. Behrendt
- Chancellor Otto von Bismarck (1815–1898) in his Cuirassier Uniform with His Dog Tyras II
- signed and indistinctly dated F. Behrendt Dessau / 189* lower centre
- oil on canvas
- unframed: 124 by 95cm., 48¾ by 37½in.
, Öl auf Leinwand, signiert Ed. Behrendt (unbekannt) Dessau, um 1890, im geschnitzten Holzrahmen, 124 x 95cm
Condition
The canvas has a very old relining. There are faint stretcher marks visible, notably along the lower edge, and there is a pattern of craquelure throughout the composition, notably in the sitter's coat and in the tree to the left. Ultra-violet light reveals fine strokes of retouching along all edges, in the sitter's nose and moustache, in the dog, and other various scattered spots.
Presented unframed.
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"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."
Catalogue Note
Germans became able to own dogs freely as a result of the democratization following the revolution of 1848. Bismarck reportedly took a blonde Great Dane called Ariel with him when he entered the University of Göttingen in 1832. He continued to keep Great Danes throughout the rest of his life. His favorite was Sultan (shortened to 'Sultl' to avoid diplomatic repercussions with Turkey), a gift from the Bavarian Count Holstein. After Sultan's death on 26 October 1877, Bismarck could only be consoled by the gift of another Great Dane from Count Holstein, Tyras. Tyras died on 18 January 1889. Emperor Wilhelm II personally gave Bismarck Tyras II, depicted on the present painting, for his birthday the following April 1. This dog died on 11 May 1896.