Lot 170
  • 170

Attributed to Giuseppe Galli Bibiena Parma 1696 - 1756 Berlin

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Giuseppe Galli Bibiena
  • a stage design, with an elaborate interior
  • pen and brown ink and brown and blue wash, over light indications in black chalk

Provenance

Bears unidentified collector's mark, verso, not in Lugt (G.P. in a purple square);
Dr. Arthur Feldmann, Brno;
looted by the Gestapo during the Nazi occupation of Moravia;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 16 October 1946, lot 83 (purchased by Colnaghi);
Sir Robert Witt (L.2228b), by whom bequeathed to the Courtauld Institute of Art in 1952 (inv. no. D.1952.RW.3851);
restituted to the heirs of Arthur Feldmann in 2007

Condition

Some water staining to lower left edge. A little very light foxing and surface dirt, but otherwise in very good, fresh condition. Window mounted, unframed.
"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

See also the previous lot, and lots 11-12 above.