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Cesare Dell'Acqua
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Cesare Dell'Acqua
- two sketch books
- variously signed, dated and inscribed
- pencil, pen, ink and watercolour
- largest 21.5 by 31 cm.; 8½ by 12¼ in.
Provenance
Mrs Cleese, wife of Louis Cleese (Belgian 1889-1961);
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Both are delicately bound with some loose pages. Some minor tears and losses to some sheets, particularly the edges. There is discolouration to the edges of most sheets. Foxing and surface dirt to some sheets. There is evidence of some missing pages. Would benefit from sensitive restoration.
"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."