PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF AN IMPORTANT GERMAN COLLECTOR
CARL MORGENSTERN (GERMAN, 1811-1893)
Seelandschaft Cefalù, Sicily
Important information about this lot
Price Realised GBP 6,000
Estimate
GBP 4,000 - GBP 6,000
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Condition report
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Oil on canvas The canvas has not been lined. The paint layer appears to be secure and stable. There are minor frame abrasions visible with associated minor losses. The painted surface has some minor surface dirt. There are patterns of craquelure visible throughout (visible in the catalogue illustration). There is faint horizontal line visible at the upper edge relating to the stretcher bar. Examination under UV light shows two minor spots of inpaint in the upper right quadrant in the sky and other surface dirt. Overall the painting preents well in period style gilt composite frame. The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.