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Italian School 18th Century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Italian School
- Portrait of a gentleman holding a letter
- inscribed Al M:mo Sigr./Co: Gio: Angl(a?)/ Magme: della Rega.di Spaga./ e Canar: Mr. di/ Castiglia on the letter
- oil on canvas
- 40 3/4 by 33 in.
- 103.5 by 83.8 cm.
Condition
Not lined. The canvas is loose in the stretcher; a vertical repair with corresponding patch on reverse at lower left; a repaired puncture at center left; stretcher marks across the center; very soiled and dull varnish. Under UV light: some old inpainting on the repairs and the background.
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.