Lot 2
- 2
Johann Gottfried Steffan
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 CHF
bidding is closed
Description
- Johann Gottfried Steffan
- Alp mit Bach und Ziegenhirt, 1898
- signed, dated and inscribed München lower left
- oil on canvas
- 110 x 150 cm
Provenance
Galerie Fischer, Lucerne, 16th May 1936, lot 2115
Galerie Fischer, Lucerne, 21st May 1938, lot 2141
Germann Auktionen, Zurich, 24th June 1993, lot 88
Private collection, Switzerland
Sotheby's, Zurich, 27th May 2014, lot 6
Private collection, Switzerland
Galerie Fischer, Lucerne, 21st May 1938, lot 2141
Germann Auktionen, Zurich, 24th June 1993, lot 88
Private collection, Switzerland
Sotheby's, Zurich, 27th May 2014, lot 6
Private collection, Switzerland
Literature
Eva Sandor-Schneebeli, Johann Gottfried Steffan, Werkverzeichnis, Wädenswil 2009, p. 275, no. 1898-01, ill.
Condition
Has not been relined.
There is paint loss on the lower corner and on the upper right corner.
Canvas is slightly buckling, mainly visible along the upper right margin and in the lower right corner.
There are abrasions along all margins but mainly visible along the upper one.
Some minor retouching visible under UV light in the clouds and in the upper right quadrant.
Otherwise, good condition.
"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."