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Cristofano Roncalli
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Cristofano Roncalli
- Study of Christ
Red chalk;
bears old attribution upper left in brown ink: Giorgio Vasari:
the blue window mount bears inscription in black ink: Michel Ange Buonarotti/1474-1564./Esquisse pour le Christ Vengeur. (Jugement Dernier./Chapelle Sixstine. (Vatican. Rome.
Provenance
Marquis Jean de Bailleul (L.335 in black ink rather than blue);
sale, London, Christie's, 4 July 1978, lot 9
Condition
Sold in a plain wooden frame. The drawing has been laid down. The drawing has been made up at the upper right hand margin. There is a brown stain at the left hand side of the drawing just above the arm. There is scattered foxing at the upper margin. The blue window mount that surrounds the drawing is torn at the lower right hand side.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."