Lot 349: Ludwig Thiersch (German, 1825-1909), Elegant Couple Sketching and Reading by a Lake, Signed and dated "L. Thiersch 1874" l.l., Conditio

Name: Ludwig Thiersch (German, 1825-1909), Elegant Couple Sketching and Reading by a Lake, Signed and dated "L. Thiersch 1874" l.l., Conditio
Brand: Skinner
SKU: e65ed38e6b

Est: $15,000 USD - $25,000 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USMay 17, 2013

Item Overview

Description

Ludwig Thiersch (German, 1825-1909)

Elegant Couple Sketching and Reading by a Lake
Signed and dated "L. Thiersch 1874" l.l.
Oil on canvas, 32 3/4 x 48 7/8 in. (83.0 x 124.0 cm), framed.
Condition: Small repaired tear to center corresponding to a patch reinforcement on the reverse, small tear (3/4 in.) to the background in l.l. quadrant, craquelure, minor paint losses, mild surface grime.

Provenance: Henry Postar, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, then by descent within the family to the current owner.

Artist or Maker

Ludwig Thiersch

Condition Report

With a canvas stencil from Richard Wurm, München, on the reverse.

The repaired tear is horizontal and is located in the top of the woman's bonnet, extending into the top of the greenery that adorns the brim. It measures about 1-1/2 inches and has been very well concealed. The other tear that is not repaired is crescent-shaped and measures 3/4 in overall. It is located in the green background below and to the left of the artist's right hand. There is minimal paint loss at this site. The are some fine dots of retouch at the left edge of the canvas, as if to cover frame abrasions. There are some scattered pinpoint-sized paint losses and scattered varnish inconsistencies visible in raking light, and a small C-shaped area measuring 1 x 1/2 in that appears to be varnish bloom , located in the dark tree bough above the woman's head, again most visible in raking light.

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

American & European Works of Art

Skinner

May 17, 2013, 12:00 PM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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