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LOT 53

Lot 53

August Hermann Knoop (1856-1900)

August Hermann Knoop (1856-1900)
Lot 53 Details
August Hermann Knoop (1856-1900), German

CARDINAL EXAMINING AN ALTAR PIECE

oil on board
signed lower left
15.75 x 19 in — 40 x 48.3 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $550
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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August Hermann Knoop (1856-1900)
  • August Hermann Knoop (1856-1900)
  • August Hermann Knoop (1856-1900)
  • August Hermann Knoop (1856-1900)
  • August Hermann Knoop (1856-1900)
Provenance:

Private Collection, Ontario
Waddington's Auctioneers, Toronto, ON, 11 Jul 2013, lot 42
Private Collection, Toronto, ON

CONDITION DETAILS

Very good overall condition.
Slight crazing to lower left quadrant, slight frame abrasions to upper right edge.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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