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Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Head of Christ
- inscribed in an old hand on the reverse: Leonardo/ da vinci
- oil on panel, the reverse with old inventory numbers 36 and 9, the frame with Chatsworth no. 683
Provenance
At Devonshire House by 1813.
Literature
Devonshire House Inventory, 1813 (as 'L. de Vinci'), hanging in the Duchess' Dressing Room;
Devonshire House Wall Plan of Paintings, 1836, hanging in the Dressing Room (anotated 'to be sent to Chatsworth');
G.F. Waagen, Treasures of Art in Great Britain, London 1854, vol. II, p. 90 (at Devonshire House and as 'Antonello da Messina').
Condition
Single panel, slight bow. Inactive worm holes to reverse. Some flaking of paint on face and background. Dirty paint surface and discoloured varnish. UV scattered retouchings. Wood and plaster frame with losses.
"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."