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Circle of Giuseppe Vincenzino
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Giuseppe Vincenzino
- a forest floor still life with an array of flowers, fruit and mushrooms
- oil on canvas, in a fine carved and gilt French Régence frame
Provenance
Bernard Hippolyte Marie d'Harcourt (1821-1912) and Elisabeth Marie Casimire de Guignard de Saint Priest (1832-1900), Château de Melz sur Seine;
Alexandre Auguste Catoire de Bioncourt (1863-1913) and Gilonne Henriette Marie d'Harcourt (1867-1952), Château de Melz sur Seine;
Gerard Auguste Laurent Sixte Francois de Loriol (1904-1973) and Alexandra Wassiljewa Catoire de Bioncourt (1900-1956), Château d'Allaman, Switzerland;
Thence by descent.
Alexandre Auguste Catoire de Bioncourt (1863-1913) and Gilonne Henriette Marie d'Harcourt (1867-1952), Château de Melz sur Seine;
Gerard Auguste Laurent Sixte Francois de Loriol (1904-1973) and Alexandra Wassiljewa Catoire de Bioncourt (1900-1956), Château d'Allaman, Switzerland;
Thence by descent.
Condition
The catalogue illustration is representative but slightly too orange in tone. The painting has fairly recently been cleaned and relined. Overall the picture is in very good condition. The relining is not too rigid and much original impasto is preserved. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals some restoration, chiefly in the background just above the flowers and along the upper edge extending into the foliage upper right where there is a repaired old damage next to the fruit. A similar repair occurs just above the mushrooms in the left corner, but apart from this the restoration is limited only to very minor local retouchings or strengthenings, and the main body of the fruit is very well preserved. The restoration is well carried out and is not visible to the naked eye. The varnish layer is clear and even and the painting will require no further attention.
This lot is sold with a fine Regence style carved and gilt wood frame, with some damage to the right hand edge.
"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."