LOT DETAILS

Materials:

Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal mount, rectangular tortoiseshell veneered wood panel

Measurements:

30.31 in. (77.00 cm.) (height) by 25.59 in. (65.00 cm.) (width)

Condition:

Overall fine, small patch on margin at 9 o'clock. The tortoiseshell veneer is cracked extensively and is lacking at three corners. "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."

Literature:

Jean-Richard, 1994, p. 311, no. 565;;
Friesen (ed.), 2001, p. 424, no. 311

Provenance:

Ernst Holzhcheiter, Meilen (d. 1962);; <br>Leo R. Schidlof (d. 1966), London;; <br>sale, Cologne, Lempertz, 23 March 1991, lot 39