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ALOYS ZÖTL FREISTAG 1803 - 1887 EFERDING, AUSTRIAN SCHOOL | Male and Female Pipas
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- Male and Female Pipas
- Signed and dated lower right Aloys Zötl pinx. am 29 Dezember 1844 ; Inscribed lower left Amphibien Taf. 39 ; Titled lower center Der manliche und weibliche Pipa. Rana Pipa. ; Bears a number lower right 8The number 39 was reinforced by another hand later on.
- Watercolor on paper
- Subject : 27,5 x 36 cm ; Sheet : 41 x 53 cm ; 10 7/8 by 14 1/8 in. ; 16 1/8 by 20 7/8 in.
Provenance
Zötl Studio sale, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 3 May 1956, lot 99 ;
Probably purchased at the above by Jacques Puerari, the current owners' uncle ;
Thence by descent
Probably purchased at the above by Jacques Puerari, the current owners' uncle ;
Thence by descent
Literature
Julio Cortàzar, Le bestiaired'Aloys Zötl, Parma, 1976, illustrated p. 63, listed p. 147
Condition
- traces of a previous smaller frame, barely visible - restored tear in the upper center by the border towards the sky, another one on the right on the border, another on the rock where the male pipa is standing - light wears are scattered - vertical ondulations in some areas - a few spots are scattered, especially on the inscription ; the title, signature and date are slightly worn - sound and stabilized spots lower right - colors are too contrasted on the photo
"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."