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Lombard School late 16th Century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- two studies of a bearded old man, seated, holding an object in his right hand
- Black chalk, squared for transfer in black chalk;
bears numbering in black chalk, lower right: 20; bears attribution in pencil, verso: Pellegrini Pellegrino / detto Tibaldi 1527-1596 / ...Roma...Michelangelo / 1465-1564
Condition
Unframed. Three old diagonal folds across the upper left of the sheet, a small nick to the left of the upper edge, and two small tears at the right of the bottom edge, one repaired. There are some light brown spot stains in the lower left quarter, and also a couple in the upper left. The chalk, however, is still strong and overall the condition is not bad.
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.