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ALOYS ZÖTL FREISTAG 1803 - 1887 EFERDING, AUSTRIAN SCHOOL | Flying squirrel
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Flying squirrel
- Signed, dated and titled lower center Säugethiere. Taf. / Alois Zötl fecit am 26 Dezember 1881 / Der Taguan. Sciurus petaurista.
- Watercolor, pencil and pen on paper
- 53 x 42 cm ; 20 7/8 by 16 1/2 in.
Provenance
Zötl Studio sale, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, May 3rd 1956, lot 92 ;
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 Cortázar, Le bestiaire d'Aloys Zötl (1831-1887), Milan, 1976, illustrated p. 127 and listed p. 154
Condition
- traces of a previous smaller frame, barely visible - oblique folding lower right - small restoration in the upper area in the background - minor spots scattered on the surface - colors are less contrasted in reality 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. 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."