Lot 156
  • 156

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo Venice 1727 - 1804

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description

  • Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
  • four partially draped allegorical figures seen from below
  • signed in pen and brown ink: Dom.o Tiepolo f
  • pen and brown ink and wash over black chalk

Condition

Foxed all over. Seems to have been trimmed at the bottom. Crease top left corner. Watermark: a flower on a stalk.
"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."

Catalogue Note

This page is somewhat unusual in composition, but the figures are reminiscent of Giandomenico's individual studies of standing figures, which resemble sculptures.