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Giovanni Paolo Panini
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Giovanni Paolo Panini
- A Roman architectural Capriccio, including the Marcus Aurelius equestrian statue and an arched colonnade
- Pen and gray ink and gray and brown wash over traces of black chalk;signed with initials in pen and brown ink, lower left: I.P.P. and bears numbering in red chalk on the backing: no211
- 250 by 360 mm; 9 7/8 by 14¼ in
Provenance
Pierre-Jean Mariette (L.1852),
his sale, Paris, F. Basan, 15 November 1775- 30 January 1776, lot 563;
Defer-Dumesnil (L.739);
sale, London, Sotheby's, 9 April 1981, lot 101
his sale, Paris, F. Basan, 15 November 1775- 30 January 1776, lot 563;
Defer-Dumesnil (L.739);
sale, London, Sotheby's, 9 April 1981, lot 101
Condition
Laid down on board. Light scattered foxing throughout the sheet. A few larger brown stains in the upper left section of the sheet. Light staining in all four corners. Overall the medium remains fresh and vibrant.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
This handsome sheet, so expressive and grand in its combination of architectural elements and complimentary figures represents the Eternal City in all its glory. Its grandeur and opulence certainly captivated one of history's finest and most renowned collectors, Pierre-Jean Mariette (1694-1774). Mariette was a great admirer of Panini's architectural capricci, and many works by the artist appeared in the sale of his remarkable drawings collection.1 Panini was an expert at combining various architectural motifs producing elegant and convincing views that blended daily life with the monuments of the past. The demand for finished drawings like this was very high among 18th century collectors and they were often framed and hung on the walls like paintings.
1. Sale, Paris, Basan, 15 November 1775 - 30 January 1776, lots 558-574
1. Sale, Paris, Basan, 15 November 1775 - 30 January 1776, lots 558-574