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Salvator Rosa
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Salvator Rosa
- a bearded man sprawled on the ground with his right arm raised
- Pen and brown ink and wash; all corners cut and the left bottom edge made up
Provenance
Max Hevesi, Vienna (the mark of his gallery, recto on the backing sheet, not in Lugt)
Condition
Not in perfect condition, the corners are cut but the bottom edge to the left corner is made up to the middle of the sheet. The paper is light brown and from the verso there are spots from a fungus, not visible on the recto.
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
This can be associated with another study for the same figure in the same position now in the Victoria and Albert Museum (inv. no. Dyce 350), which Michael Mahoney dates to the early 1660's.1
1. See M. Mahoney, The Drawings of Salvator Rosa, New York and London 1977, vol. I, p. 604, no. 68.2, reproduced vol. II, no. 68.2