- 105
Attributed to Cesare Dandini
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Cesare Dandini
- Saint John
- inscribed on the back of the relined canvas: Guido Reni pinx.
- oil on canvas, oval, relined as a rectangle
Condition
The oval canvas has been relined with a rectangular canvas which is still taut. The paint surface is secure but flattened in several places. Abrasion is present in some background and darker areas. A 15 cm restoered tear is visible in the lower right. Other discoloured retouchings and surface scuffs are visible to the naked eye, eg. below the chin and upper centre. UV light reveals some further retouchings for example to the eyes. A clean and new varnish would benefit this painting.
This lot is offered in a later wood and plaster frame in good condition.
"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
We are grateful to Dottoressa Francesca Baldassari for endorsing our attribution based on first-hand inspection of the work.