- 17
Roman School, circa 1600
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- a gathering of roman soldiers with a king seated on a throne
- Pen and brown ink and wash heightened with white, on blue paper, within brown ink framing lines
Provenance
With Hill-Stone Gallery, New York; acquired in 1997
Condition
Generally in good condition . On the verso some traces of glue from old mounting. A spot on the right-hand side, on the arm of the soldier holding a sword near the altar, although not very evident.
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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 drawing is most probably a study after the antique. The subject could be Mucius Scaevola brought before Porsenna, king of Etruria. Mucius, to give proof of his fortitude, laid his right hand on an altar of burning coals and, looking at the king, boldly admitted that he and a group of three hundred young Romans had conspired against him and were determined either to kill him or to perish in the attempt. The confession astonished Porsenna, who afterwards made peace with the Romans and retired from their city.