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GIORGIO DE CHIRICO | Ettore e Andromaca
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 EUR
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Description
- Giorgio de Chirico
- Ettore e Andromaca
- signed g. de Chirico (lower right); inscribed questa pittura metaficica: "Ettore ed Andromaca", è opera autentica, da me eseguita e firmata., and signed Giorgio de Chirico (on the reverse)
- oil on canvas
- 80 x 60 cm; 31 1/2 x 23 5/8 in.
- Painted in the early 1960s.
Provenance
Galleria La Barcaccia, Montecatini Terme
Private collection, Italy
Private collection, Italy
Condition
It has not been possible to see the work entirely unframed. The canvas is not lined. There are pinholes at all four corners and along the extreme edges. Examination under UV light reveals a few dots and lines of retouching, notably to the upper part of the architecture on both left and right parts of the composition and a smaller dot of retouching between the knees of the proper left hand figure. There are a few spots of light fluorescence visible under UV light which do not appear to be related to any retouching, in the background towards the architecture. There is a small horizontal stretcher bar mark towards the centre of the upper edge. There is some light abrasion along the left edge, some minor frame rubbing and tiny pigment losses in places, most predominately to the extreme edges. This work is in overall 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."
Catalogue Note
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Fondazione Giorgio e Isa de Chirico.