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FLORENTINE SCHOOL, CIRCA 1600 | Study of a cloaked male figure, with a further study of a seated artist, drawing
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Study of a cloaked male figure, with a further study of a seated artist, drawing
- Red chalk;bears old attribution in red chalk, lower centre: dell empoli and two further attributions in brown ink, lower centre: Mano di Bernardino Poccetti and Mano del Empoli;bears numbering and old attribution in brown ink, upper left: no:6. del Empoli and numbering, upper right: 111
- 408 by 265 mm; 16 by 10 1/2 in
Condition
Window mounted on a modern card backing which has subsequently been hinged along the left edge to a modern mount. There is notable surface dirt and staining to the extremities of the sheet, most notably a brown stain to the lower right corner. There is an old diagonal crease to the upper right corner and some scattered, small brown stains throughout. The red chalk medium remains in predominantly good condition throughout this attractive sheet. Sold in a modern giltwood frame.
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.