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Bartolomeo Pinelli
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Bartolomeo Pinelli
- The Pope's procession on Corpus Domini, Rome
- Black chalk and watercolor within black chalk framing lines;inscribed lower centre: Il pontifice in processione il Giorno del Corpus Domini / in Roma and signed and dated, lower right: Pinelli fec 1821 Roma
- 470 by 385 mm; 18½ by 15¼ in
Condition
Light brown staining around the border. Some small light brown stains scattered throughout the main drawing, more visible in the upper section of the sheet. Nicks and tears around the edges of the sheet, mainly at the upper margin. Watercolour and chalk remain strong 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 grand watercolour by Pinelli marks an important moment in Rome's Papal history. Signed and dated 1821 the Pope depicted here is Pope Pius VII (1742-1823). Born Barnaba Niccolo Maria Luigi Chiaramonti, he was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of Papal States from 1800 until his death in 1823.