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Gaetano Gandolfi
Estimate
3,000 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Gaetano Gandolfi
- two studies on one mount: a) two male heads, one wearing a turban; b) figure studies, old men and a standing young woman
Both pen and brown ink and wash over black chalk, A) made up at the bottom right
Provenance
Both
E. Calando (L.837);
E. Calando fils (both bear his inventory number: 346 (A) and 348 (B))
E. Calando (L.837);
E. Calando fils (both bear his inventory number: 346 (A) and 348 (B))
Condition
A: Laid down with bottom right corner made up; stain top left;
B: Small hole left edge above woman's head
"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
Old men like those in the larger drawing appear frequently in Gaetano's works, as saints in adoration. The genre figure of a young girl is more unusual.