LOT DETAILS

Materials:

oil on canvas

Size Notes:

59 by 74cm., 23½ by 29in.

Edition:

Painted circa 1924-25, the present work is a rare view of the city of Budapest by János Vaszary. Looking out north-east towards Buda Castle, the view encompasses the dome of the Parliament building in the upper right, the Széchenyi (Chain) Bridge, and buildings of one of the oldest parts of Buda known as the Tabán, a bohemian area of the city at the time. With its quick brushstrokes and thick blotches of colour, the present work echoes similar views of Montmartre by nineteenth century French artists.

Markings:

signed Vaszary J. lower left

Condition:

The canvas has been lined and stretched onto a modern wooden stretcher. Ultra-violet light shows some minor, isolated spots of retouching in the extreme right and upper edges, and some dabs of retouching in the sky. These have somewhat discoloured in time and are also visible to the naked eye upon close inspection. Otherwise, this work is in good condition and is ready to hang. A light surface cleaning might benefit to its appearance. Presented in a simple, silver frame. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.