- 19
After Tiziano Vecellio, called Titian
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Tiziano Vecellio, called Titian
- Venus of Urbino
- oil on canvas, unlined, unframed
Condition
The canvas is unlined.
The paint surface is secure and under a thick varnish which has yellowed somewhat.
Areas of discoloured retouching and restoration are visible to the naked eye and these are confirmed under UV light.
There are three damages to the canvas which have been patched to the reverse.
Offered 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
A copy circa 1900 after Titian's original in the Galleria degli Ufiizzi, Florence (see H. Wethey, The Complete Paintings of Titian, vol. III, London 1975, pp. 203-4, cat. no. 54, reproduced plates 72 and 73).