拍品 171
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ANTON SCHRANZ | A British Frigate at anchor, Port Mahon, Minorca;A British Frigate leaving Port Mahon, Minorca
估價
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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描述
- Anton Schranz
- A British Frigate at anchor, Port Mahon, Minorca;A British Frigate leaving Port Mahon, Minorca
- a pair, both oil on canvas
- the former: 40.5 x 62.5 cm.; 16 x 24 5/8 in;the latter: 38.5 x 61.5 cm.; 15 1/4 x 24 1/4 in.
來源
Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 10 November 1982, lots 5 and 6.
出版
E. Schneider, Anton Schranz (1769–1839): ein schwäbischer Maler aus Ochenhausen auf den Inseln Menorca und Malta, Munich 1985, reproduced.
Condition
The former: The canvas has a firm lining, the varnish is only marginally discoloured. The painting appears to be in good overall condition, with only a few discoloured old retouchings to some minor scratches in the sky and at the right margin. Inspection under UV reveals a few further retouchings to mask some craquelure and some frame abrasion at the lower right corner. Offered in a gilt wood frame in fair condition. The latter: The painting has a firm lining, and the varnish is slightly discoloured. The painting surface is dirty and has some accretions; there are some discoloured retouchings to old scratches visible in the sky. Some of the dark tones have a very slight degree of wear, for example in the hull of the small boat in the foreground. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals only a handful of scattered minor retouchings. Offered in a gilt wood frame in fair 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."
拍品資料及來源
Anton Schranz, father of the artist Giovanni, specialised in painting and engraving landscapes and seascapes, notably of Valetta in Malta. He lived most of his life in Minorca, where he produced similar compositions of Port Mahon, before moving to Malta in 1817. There he found patronage amongst British naval officers who bought his works as topographical souvenirs.