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Federico Zuccaro
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Federico Zuccaro
- portrait of a street musician
- Inscribed at the top with the name of the sitter: PAOLO DI MATTEO DI SANTUZZO DA CIVITELLA DA BRUZZI (the final I corrected to O)
- Black and red chalk;
bears old attribution in pen: An Car:
Condition
Generally in good condition. Some foxing scattered on the sheet, and two repaired holes: one at the height of the right knee, the other just above, also a tiny litle hole at the top of the right shoe. A further repaired hole in the middle of the right margin, and some thining of the paper in few points. The chalk is fresh and quite strong.
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
This is a charming example of Federico's portrait drawings. Drawn from life, with the subject's name at the top, it shows a street musician playing a cittern, which was a precursor of the mandolin, and probably singing. Such itinerant performers often, like this man, came from the region of Abruzzo, to provide entertainment during the Christmas season and at religious festivals.