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Follower of Pier Francesco Mola
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pier Francesco Mola
- Rinaldo and Armida
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Houghton Hall, Norfolk;
Thence by descent to the previous owner, by whom gifted to the present owner.
Thence by descent to the previous owner, by whom gifted to the present owner.
Condition
The canvas has been relined. The paint surface is secure and good condition wiht passages of remaining impasto, under a dirty old varnish.
Inspection under UV lgiht reveals scattered retouchings.
Offered in a gilt wood and plaster frame in good condition.
"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 subject is taken from Tasso's Gerusalemme Liberata and symbolises the sacrifice of love for duty. Here the Christian prince Rinaldo is seen diverted from the crusade by his love for the witch Armida. His two comrades-in-arms, Ubaldo and Carlo, seen here in the background, seek him out to persuade him to return to war through the means of a mirror which shows Rinaldo an image of himself idle and weakened by love. For the provenance see the note to the two previous lots.