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Amadeo Preziosi
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- Amadeo Preziosi
- Les hauteurs de Constantinople
- Signé et daté en bas à droite Preziosi 1852
- Aquarelle, lavis de sepia et mine de plomb sur papier
- 52,5 x 73,5 cm ; 20 2/3 by 29 in
Provenance
Vente de la collection Henry Blackmer, Sotheby's Londres 23 octobre 1991, n°36
Condition
The image on the catalogue is slightly darker than the watercolour is
Some small stains in the sky, visible on the photo
"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
Après un différend avec son père, Preziosi s'embarqua pour Constantinople où il arriva en novembre 1842. La ville était alors renommée pour son architecture, ses marchés exotiques et la grande variété de ses habitants. C'était à l'époque l'une des villes méditérranéennes les plus passionnantes.
Preziosi devint célèbre grâce à ses nombreuses études de personnages, qu'il plaçait le plus souvent dans des lieux typiques de Contantinople (café, marché, mosquée...). Il peignit aussi la plupart des sites importants de Contantinople et plusieurs vues topographiques de la ville et de ses environs.
Preziosi devint célèbre grâce à ses nombreuses études de personnages, qu'il plaçait le plus souvent dans des lieux typiques de Contantinople (café, marché, mosquée...). Il peignit aussi la plupart des sites importants de Contantinople et plusieurs vues topographiques de la ville et de ses environs.