FRIEDRICH BRENTEL | ABIGAIL BEFORE KING DAVID

Property from the collection of Dr Erika Pohl-Ströher (1919-2016): Lots 1, 6, 7 & 13
FRIEDRICH BRENTEL
Lauingen 1580 - 1651 Strasbourg
ABIGAIL BEFORE KING DAVID

Watercolor and bodycolor on vellum, gilt-metal mount, stained wood frame;
signed lower left: Friderich Brentel and dated lower right: 1646
75 by 101 mm; 3 by 4 in

Condition Report:
Overall impression fair however has been wear and discolouration in some areas, especially around the three women to the left, the true left leg of the warrior second from right and in the blue trees in the middle distance on the right side (which as also been retouched).

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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Provenance:
Sale, London, Christie's, 13 November 1973, lot 57;

sale, Geneva, Sotheby's, 16 November 1993, lot 3