Heinrich Rettig (German, 1859-1921)
Sale 1325 - European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Apr 23, 2024
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$1,000 -
$2,000
Sold for $635
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Heinrich Rettig (German, 1859-1921)
Ice Skaters in the English Garden, Munich
oil on canvas
signed Rettig (lower right)
35 1/2 x 27 5/8 inches.
oil on canvas
signed Rettig (lower right)
35 1/2 x 27 5/8 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from Suffield House, a David Adler Design: The Estate of Roland E. Casati, Lake Forest, Illinois
Condition Report
Frame: 44 1/4 x 35 3/4 inches.
Appearing in overall fairly good, stable, and ready to place condition. The paint surface has an even network of craquelure throughout. Examination under UV light reveals a few scattered instances on in-painting, the largest section of which appears on one of the central figures shoulder. The painting is lined and waxed, likely to stabilize the craquelure on the surface. Additional images are available upon request.
Appearing in overall fairly good, stable, and ready to place condition. The paint surface has an even network of craquelure throughout. Examination under UV light reveals a few scattered instances on in-painting, the largest section of which appears on one of the central figures shoulder. The painting is lined and waxed, likely to stabilize the craquelure on the surface. Additional images are available upon request.
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