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Alessandro Magnasco, called il Lissandrino Genoa 1667 - 1749
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Alessandro Magnasco, called il Lissandrino
- the fall of simon magus
- point of the brush and gray wash over black chalk; bears unidentified collector's mark on recto
- 16 by 17 in.
- 411 by 430 mm
- Mary Newcome has kindly confirmed, on the basis of a photograph, the attribution to Magnasco.
Provenance
Casanova Collection, Bologna;
Stefano Cassini, Venice;
Stefano Cassini, Venice;
Literature
Benno Geiger, I Disegni di Magnasco, Padua 1945, p. LXIV, reproduced pl. 113
Condition
Two old folds, one across the top, and one in the center of the sheet. A number of creases and small tears along the right and left margins. Scattered light foxing, and a few darker brown stains at the bottom of the sheet. Overall the chalk is strong and the wash is stil fresh. In quite reasonable condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Please note that this work is being sold unframed.