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Ugo da Carpi circa 1480-1520
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ugo da Carpi
- the death of ananias (bartsch xii, 46.27)
- 240 by 367mm; 9 1/2 by 14 1/2 in
Chiaroscuro woodcut, printed from four blocks in shades of brown and black, after Raphael, second state (of three), before the inscription on the steps was erased, on paper with a Three Mounts with Cross watermark, with margins, borderline retouched in places, a central vertical printer's crease, slight foxing
Condition
Recommend viewing before bidding
"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
This chiaroscuro woodcut reproduces one of Raphael's tapestry cartoons commissioned in 1515 by Pope Leo X for the Sistine Chapel depicting scenes from the lives of the Apostles. The cartoons are in the Queen's collection, on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.