- 124
Attributed to Jan Pynas
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Jan Pynas
- Saint Bruno praying in the desert
- Pen and brown and grey ink and brown wash, heightened with white, within black ink framing lines;
inscribed, centre right: St bruno;
bears old attribution to Subleyras and numbering on fragment of old mount : P. Subleirase. No 7
Provenance
Alfred Normand (L.153c)
Condition
Framed. Laid down. The sheet is rather foxed, although this is not particularly noticeable. A small vertical crease in the paper at the centre of the right margin. Otherwise the condition is fine, the ink still strong.
"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
Saint Bruno was the founder of the Order of Carthusians. He is depicted praying in the desert, at the site of the future Grande Chartreuse monastery.