Pietro Scoppetta

Lot 1878 Pietro Scoppetta (Italian 1863-1920) watercolour The Goose Girl signed in pencil 7 x 5in. Estimate £100-150 Even discolouration to the ground paper and a few small scattered fox marks, more notably a larger, approx .75ins, circular damp mark on the left hand margin, otherwise colours still good and bright, signed in pencil lower right, in a later card mount and slim gilt frame. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. 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. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.

one signed and inscribed p. scoppetta/ paris lower left oil on canvas condition note: both canvases are unstretched. in good condition. we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. 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 discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with the conditions of business printed in the catalogue.

Pietro Scoppetta (Amalfi 1863-Napoli 1920) Alla toilette firmato P. Scoppetta olio su tela riportata su cartone cm 40x28 sul retro reca cartellino a stampa della Galleria Mediterranea di Napoli con scritto autore e titolo. Special Notice Where there is no symbol Christie's generally sells lots under the Margin Scheme. The final price charged to Buyer's, for each lot, is calculated in the following way: 24% on the hammer price of the first € 110.000,00 18,5% on the hammer price for any amount in excess of € 110.000,00 Provenance Napoli, Galleria Mediterranea; Napoli, Galleria Bianchi d'Espinosa. Literature 1972, Napoli, Galleria Mediterranea, catalogo mostra di gennaio; 1978, Napoli, Galleria Mediterranea, catalogo mostra di febbraio; 1983, Napoli, Galleria Bianchi d'Espinosa, catalogo mostra del 11 dicembre.