- 295
Roman School, early 19th Century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Rome, a view of St. Peter's and the Castel Sant'Angelo
- bears signature and inscribed lower right: Schirmer. Rome.
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Mr H.D. Lyon;
His sale, London, Christie's, 19 January 1959, lot 117 (as Schirmer);
With Matthiesen Gallery, London;
Private collection, Germany.
His sale, London, Christie's, 19 January 1959, lot 117 (as Schirmer);
With Matthiesen Gallery, London;
Private collection, Germany.
Condition
The canvas has been very thinly relined. The surface is clean and the painting is presentable. There is overall excellent retention of the paint surface with lovely detail throughout. Examination under UV light reveals a repaired tear or puncture in the sky at upper right and a triangle- shaped area of retouching at the upper right corner. A few other very small and scattered retouches in sky at center and left side. There is an area of retouching in the foreground at lower center and another at lower right. Just one or two very small ones in the architecture. These have been very well applied and there is no need for further work. Painting presents a very decorative image and can be hung as is.
Offered in a gilt wood frame with beading at inner edge.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.