Lot 159
  • 159

Giovanni Boldini

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • Giovanni Boldini
  • Projet de décoration, parte di un soffitto del tiepolo
  • Aquarelle sur papier
  • 36,5 x 54,5 cm ; 14 1/3 by 21 1/2 in

Provenance

Inventaire de l'Atelier de Boldini, n°42

Literature

E. Cardona, Lo studio di Giovanni Boldini, Rizzoli, Milano, 1937, reproduit planche XCI;
E. Camesasca, L'opera completa di Boldini, Milano, 1970, reproduit p.125;
T. Panconi, Giovanni Boldini, l'Opera Completa, Edifir, Florence, 2002, reproduit p.523;
P. et F. Dini, Boldini catalogo ragionato, Presso Arti Grafiche Giacone, Turin, 2002, volume III, tome II, reproduit p.520-521, sous le n°1002;

Condition

Good overall condition. There is a small tear in the upper left part, visible from the image. Some very small humidity spots scattered all over the surface.
"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

Porte une inscription au dos n° 43 (ou 49) Atelier Boldini Emilia Boldini Cardona 1931

Notre aquarelle, exécutée en 1910, est une copie d'une partie de la fresque Corsa del carro del sole peinte par Tiepolo pour le salon du palais Clerici à Milan.