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Follower of Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini
- Venus sleeping in a landscape with two doves in the foreground
- oil on canvas
Provenance
The Kings of Wurttemberg;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 20 March 1964, lot 163, as "Albani", for 480 gns. to Norbury;
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Condition
The canvas has been relined. There is an old seam 42 cm from the upper edge. THe painting is dirty and the varnish discoloured. Overall the paint surface is in good condition with only minor scattered old restorations and strengthenings, mostly along the seam.
Offered in a carved and gilt wood frame in fairly 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. 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."