- 67
Roman School, 16th Century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- an elaborate vase supported by a faun standing on a tortoise
- Pen and brown ink and wash over traces of black chalk;
inscribed in brown ink, lower right: vaso antico
Provenance
R. Lamponi (L.1760);
his sale, Milan, Sambon, 10-19 November 1902, lot 55 (according to note on mount);
L. Grassi (L.1171b);
with Kende Galleries, New York
Condition
Unframed. Laid down, the corners reinforced on the verso. Slight loss to the lower edge. There is the remains of a horizontal crease at the centre. Some surface dirt and slight, pale foxing. The ink is slightly sunk in parts, but the image is still strong and overall the condition is fine.
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.
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
As the inscription, vaso antico, suggests, this fantastical desgin was probably inspired by an ancient Roman vessel.