- 43
Attributed to Giovanni Battista Castello, called Il Bergamasco
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Giovanni Battista Castello, called Il Bergamasco
- the annunciation
Pen and brown ink and wash;
bears an old inscription in pen and ink on the verso: Rubaro ..nella campagna.../Li Agnelli/ La...../La pelle/Il scrigno
Provenance
Jonathan Richardson Junr (L.2170)
Condition
Hinged at the top with three pieces of brown paper. A fold in the middle running vertically, reinforced with a piece of brown paper at the back. A thin trace of an old fold at the top, running horizontaly, just below the figure of the Father. Some small dents in the lower margin and creases at the left bottom corner and a tiny tear at the bottom right corner. Surface dirt, and scattered grey stains and a reddish one towards the bottom margin.
"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."