Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Paper appears in quite good condition. It may have been cleaned at same point but the pen and ink and wash are still fresh. The paper has wrinkled, creating various creases along the surface. Sold framed, in ordinary black and gold modern wooden frame.
"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."

This is a characteristic and engaging example of Giambattista's caricatures, of which we know that at least three albums existed.  One of these volumes, with the original title 'Tomo Terzo di caricature',  contained one hundred and seven caricatures and was broken up after 1943.  This album was in the possession of Gian Domenico after his father's death and, as pointed out by Byam Shaw, Gian Domenico made frequent use of these figures in his own later drawings.