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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
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."
"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.