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Remigio Cantagallina
Estimate
3,000 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Remigio Cantagallina
- a wooded landscape, with two figures at a garden entrance to the left
Pen and brown ink;
bears attribution in gold on the old mount: Ann. Caracce.
Provenance
Robert Udny (L.2248; his mount and attribution);
Sir Robert Witt (L.2228b);
with Adolph Stein, from whom bought by the present owner, 30 June 1986;
bears pencil note on mount: Fairfax Murray
Condition
Unframed. Laid down on an old mount. A loss at the upper right corner. Some light brown scattered stains. The ink has bled into the paper in two small areas in the centre of the sheet, where the foliage is particularly dark. Surface dirt. The drawing is stronger than the catalogue photograph.
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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
Cantagallina was a pupil of Giulio Parigi, and is one of the most recognisable of the group of landscape artists active in Florence in the early 17th century. He was also a printmaker, and played an important role in encouraging Jacques Callot to master the art of etching. It is probable that Cantagallina made a trip with his brother to the Low Countries; either there or in Italy, he seems to have encountered the work of Paul Bril, whose influence is clearly visible in the handling of trees and landscape.