Giorgio de Chirico

Galleria del Cavallino, Venezia
Collezione Trevisan, Venezia
Galleria Il Traghetto, Venezia
Collezione Nino Festa, Vicenza
Collezione Ettore Gallo, Vicenza
Galleria Falsetti, Cortina d'Ampezzo
Ivi acquistato dall'attuale proprietario

Venezia, Galleria del Cavallino, 1943, n. 187

C. Bruni Sakraischik, Giorgio de Chirico. Catalogo Generale, Milano 1987, vol. VIII, n. 699, illustrato

This work appears to be in generally good overall condition. The canvas is slightly wavy by the left corners. There are two punctiform paint losses by the upper and lower right corners. No traces of retouching appear to be under UV light.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

(...) Rotti adunque gl'indugi, Automedonte
i veloci corsieri al giogo addusse
Balio e Xanto che un vento eran nel corso,
e partoriti a Zefiro gli avea
l'Arpia Podarge un dì ch'ella pascendo
iva nel prato lungo la corrente
dell'Oceàn. Dall'una banda ei poscia
Pedaso aggiunse, corridor gentile,
cui seco Achille un dì dalla disfatta
città d'Eezïon s'avea condotto;
e quantunque mortale iva del paro
co' destrieri immortali. (...)

Omero, Iliade, libro XVI, versi 208-219