- 111
Florentine School circa 1600
Estimate
12,000 - 16,000 USD
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Description
- study of drapery on a kneeling female figure seen from behind, her sketched head turned to the right in profile
Black chalk heightened with white chalk on faded gray-green paper;
bears number top left: 11 upside down
Provenance
Vienna, Adolph Weinmüller Auction House (inscription on a label on the verso, possibly from catalogue XII, lot 670, as Jacopo Robusti, called Tintoretto, in pen: Expertise ... H.Leporini/Wien/Albertina)
Condition
Paper faded. One repair on the verso with beige modern paper, covering a small hole at the centre left of the drawing. One small tear at the lower margin. Tiny stain-like dots scattered at the top. Creases and surface dirt and some rubbing of the chalk. Was once laid down on a canvas, remains of old glue visible on the verso. Not in good condition.
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.
Catalogue Note
See note to previous lot.