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Luca Giordano, called Fa Presto
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Luca Giordano, called Fa Presto
- Recto: two female figures and a putto; verso: portrait of a standing man holding a hat
- Red chalk (recto and verso) on paper toned light red (recto);
bears attribution in pencil, verso: Giulio Romano, numbering in purple ink lower right, recto: 510 and old numberings in brown ink, verso: N2, and in pencil: n 26
Condition
Unframed. The edges of the sheet are uneven and there are some small losses to all but the upper right corner. A small tear to the left of the lower edge. There is a round spot stain at the centre of the left edge and some small, lighter spots in the upper centre. Otherwise the condition is fine and the chalk strong and fresh. The drawing is stronger and more red / less orange than appears in the catalogue illustration.
"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
See note to lot 20.