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Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, called Il Guercino
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, called Il Guercino
- the temptation of st. francis
- Pen and brown ink and wash over black chalk
Provenance
G. Vallardi (L.1223);
Captain C. Prayer (L.2044);
Bernasconi Collection (bears inscription, verso);
sale, London, Christie's, 1 April 1987, lot 62, reproduced
Captain C. Prayer (L.2044);
Bernasconi Collection (bears inscription, verso);
sale, London, Christie's, 1 April 1987, lot 62, reproduced
Exhibited
David M. Stone, Guercino Master Draftsman, exhib. cat., Cambridge, Harvard University Art Museums, et al., 1991, pp. 102-3, no. 43, reproduced
Condition
Backed with Japan paper and window mounted. Ink has eaten into the paper in a number of places, resulting in small losses, in some cases restored. Top left corner made up, and small losses in the other three corners. Small tears and repairs top centre, and down left edge. Paper slightly discoloured at right edge, and small light brown stains in bottom corners and bottom centre, but otherwise bright and strong. Framed.
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.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
In his entry in the 1991 exhibition catalogue, David Stone points out that this rarely depicted scene from the life of St Francis is not connected to any documented paintings and that it could have been conceived as an independent work. He proposes a dating on stylistic grounds to the late 1630s or early 1640s. Nicholas Turner agrees with that dating, and suggests that it could be a preliminary idea for a lost painting. Generally, St. Francis of Assisi is shown receiving the stigmata, having an ecstatic vision, in meditation or being consoled by music-making angels (see for instance lot 543). Throughout his life, Guercino was particularly devoted to St. Francis.