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Paolo Girolamo Piola
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Paolo Girolamo Piola
- the baptism of christ
- Pen and brown ink and wash, heightened with white, over black chalk, on gray paper;
bears signature in pen and brown ink: Girolamo Piola
Condition
Firmly laid down. Some surface dirt. Crease to the lower edge, and a tear to the right edge. Paper was presumably once blue.
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
Paolo Girolamo Piola worked with his father Domenico and spent most of his life in Genoa. He did, however, study in Rome under Maratta from 1690-4, and this drawing shows the influence of that master in the figure types. He often used blue or gray paper which gives a more dramatic effect to his drawings.