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Giovanni Antonio Burrini Bologna 1656 - 1727
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Giovanni Antonio Burrini
- a caricature of a seated prelate conversing with another man
- pen and brown ink and wash over black chalk
Provenance
Wilhelm Koenig (L.2653b)
Condition
Unframed. Laid down. The ink has sunk rather, and as a result has corroded the paper in a few areas, such as along the folds of drapery in the lower left corner. There is a slight vertical crease near the left margin from the sheet being laid down. Two very small dark spots in the upper right corner. The sheet has yellowed slightly, but the image is still strong.
"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."
"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
A comparable caricature by the artist is in the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, and another was sold at Christie's, London in 1971.1
1. See E. Riccòmini, Giovanni Antonio Burrini, Bologna 1999, nos. 25-6, pp. 226-7, figs. 121-122.