Georges Washington
le combat
Lot #73 |
2011-05-18 |
Sotheby's, London
19th Century European Paintings
Category:
Painting
Estimate:
GBP 20,000 - 30,000 (currency of sale)
USD 32,080 - 48,120 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: L11101
Auction name: 19th Century European Paintings
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: London
Start date: 2011-05-18
Currency: GBP
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Historical Painting
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 60 by 50cm., 23Ā½ by 19Ā¾in.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
60
Width In Centimeters:
50
Height In Inches:
23.625
Width In Inches:
19.75
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Provenance
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 18 April 2008, lot 122 Purchased by the present owner at the above sale Condition Original canvas. There are no signs of retouching visible under ultraviolet light. Apart from some scattered hairline craquelure, notably in the sky and in the dark pigments of the horse, and light surface dirt, this work is in overall good condition. Held in a decorative gold painted carved wood and plaster frame with Islamic motifs. "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."
Catalog summary
Georges Washington le combat signed G Washington lower right oil on canvas 60 by 50cm., 23Ā½ by 19Ā¾in. Provenance Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 18 April 2008, lot 122 Purchased by the present owner at the above sale Condition Original canvas. There are no signs of retouching visible under ultraviolet light. Apart from some scattered hairline craquelure, notably in the sky and in the dark pigments of the horse, and light surface dirt, this work is in overall good condition. Held in a decorative gold painted carved wood and plaster frame with Islamic motifs. "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."