Lot 479: FRIEDRICH VON KAULBACH | Johanna Lahmeyer

oil on canvas

118 by 66.5cm., 46.5 by 26¼in.

oil on canvas

The canvas has been strip-lined. There are no signs of damage or restoration visible to the naked eye. Under ultra-violet light the picture fluoresces quite unevenly due to old residual varnish, and some scattered spots of retouching are visible notably to the left framing edge and in the sitter's gown. The work is in otherwise good condition and ready to hang. Presented in a decorative gilt frame.
"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."

Georg Schäfer (1896 - 1975), Schweinfurt;
His sale, Munich, Neumeister Kunstauktionen, 24 February 2005, lot 41;
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner.