GUISEPPE GABANI (ITALIAN 1846-1899)

GUISEPPE GABANI (ITALIAN 1846-1899)
The Snake Charmer
oil on panel
28.5 x 47 cm (11 1/4 x 18 1/2 in.)
signed and inscribed Roma lower right

PROVENANCE
Anonymous sale, Christie's, London, March 15, 1996, lot 79
Private collection (Acquired at the above)
Christie's, New York, April 22, 2004, lot 213
Acquired at the above by the present owner

CONDITION
Observed in frame, the work is in overall excellent condition. Beyond a scuff at the upper left edge, no significant issues to report. Inspection under UV light reveals a partly-cleaned layer of varnish, with scattered retouching to the perimeter (mainly upper left) and a small part of the sky left of the tower.

N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.