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Donato Creti
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Donato Creti
- head of a young boy
- Black chalk; on the verso a slight sketch of another head in black chalk
Condition
Brown stains around neck and shoulder. Made up with a strip at the bottom (not included in the measurements). Other stains top right corner. Small pin prick hole on collar below and right of chin. Damage at bottom right corner seems perhaps to have been repaired. Same for top left corner. Chalk fresh. Paper off white.
"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 drawing is characteristic of Creti's style and figure type. It does not seem to be directly related to a painting, although similar figures appear, for example, in several of his allegorical tomb paintings commissioned by Owen McSwiny. It is possible that the drawing was intended as an independent work for collectors.