Giovanni Battista Beinaschi

Laid down, on the middle traces where the sheet was hanged to dry. A ridge due to a defect of the paper running horizontally in the lower part of the sheet. A few bluish studio stains scattered and a few brown stains in the upper and lower part of the sheet. Some small damage to the upper right corner and rubbing, a loss made up also to the lower left corner. Little surface dirt. The media strong.
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.

A rare example of a compositional drawing by Beinaschi in pen and ink, this large and impressive sheet is closely reminiscent of the graphic style of Lanfranco, to whom many of the Beinaschi's drawings have sometimes been mistakenly attributed.  The majority of the artist's surviving drawings are executed in black chalk heightened with white chalk, often on blue paper.