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Ciro Ferri
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Ciro Ferri
- noli me tangere
- Pen and two shades of brown ink with black chalk
Provenance
F. Abbott (L.970)
Condition
Unframed. Laid down. Some losses to the upper edge. There are what appear to be some light brown stains (rather than wash) around Mary's left leg. Also some small, light fox marks in the upper part of the sheet. The ink is very slightly sunk where it is used in concentration. Overall, however, the ink is strong and the drawing makes a good impression.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This subject was painted by Ciro Ferri on at least two occasions: a small painting on copper is in the Kunsthistorishes Museum, Vienna, and an oil on panel was sold in London in 1992.1 The former is in the same direction as the present sheet and shares similarities in the scale and poses of the figures, although the background is occupied by a landscape rather than a building.
We are grateful to Professor Jörg Merz for confirming the attribution on the basis of a photograph.
1. See Die Gemäldegalerie des Kunsthistorisches Museum in Wien. Verzeichnis der Gemälde, Vienna 1991, p. 55, pl.174; London, Christie's, 15 April 1992, lot 53