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J. B. Tagliafico and Antonio Baratta
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- J. B. Tagliafico and Antonio Baratta
- A View of a Fireworks Festival in the Piazza dell' Acqua verde, Genoa
- signed lower left and lower right and inscribed along the bottom, VEDUTA DELL' ILLUMINAZIONE FATTA IN GENOA SULLA PIAZA DELL ACQUA VERDE PER L'ELEZIONE DEI DUE CARDINALI GUISEPPE ED ANTONIO DORIA DALLA CONFRATERNITA DE SS. GIACOMO E LEONARDO L'ANNO MDCCLXXXV
- gouache on paper
- 17 in. by 24 1/4 in.
- 43.2 cm by 61.6 cm
signed lower left and lower right and inscribed along the bottom, VEDUTA DELL' ILLUMINAZIONE FATTA IN GENOA SULLA PIAZA DELL ACQUA VERDE PER L'ELEZIONE DEI DUE CARDINALI GUISEPPE ED ANTONIO DORIA DALLA CONFRATERNITA DE SS. GIACOMO E LEONARDO L'ANNO MDCCLXXXV
Condition
There is some cockling of the paper and related minor rub spots. There are also a few tiny nicks in the surface mostly in the sky but the composition presents itself well and is lovely overall. In a carved and gilt wood frame.
This lot will be offered without reserve.
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
The fireworks festival in the grand Piazza dell' Acqua Verde, Genoa, celebrated the election of Giuseppe and Antonio Doria to the Fraternity of Saints Giacomo and Leonardo in 1785.