- 138
Attributed to Sebastiano Galeotti
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Sebastiano Galeotti
- the finding of Moses
- oil on canvas, a bozzetto
Provenance
With the Lasson Gallery, London, 1968, as Jean-François de Troy, from whom acquired by the present owner
Literature
Masterpieces from Yorkshire Houses, exh. cat., York 1994, p. 96 under cat. no. 58, where attributed to Sebastiano Galeotti.
Condition
The canvas has a firm relining which has not overly flattened the paint surface. Under the yellowed varnish the paint surface is in good condition with only very minor strengthenings. Offered in a carved and gilt wood frame in good condition with minor chips.
"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
The bozzetto relates to a finished work exhibited in York in 1994 which in the past has been attributed to Carlo Maratti and Andrea Casali (see Literature). The present attribution is due to Alastair Laing who compares the work to Galeotti's Rebecca and Eliezer from the Iliffe collection, Basildon Park (see P. Torriti, L'attività di Sebastiano Galeotti in Liguria, Genoa 1956, p. 16, reproduced plate 6).