- 272
After Gaspare Trajano Fossati
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- After Gaspare Trajano Fossati
- Views of the Aya Sofia: a Pair
- one inscribed Mayer Fecit .801 lower right; one inscribed Mayer Fecit .802 lower right
watercolour and pencil on paper
- each: 26.5 by 36cm., 10½ by 14¼in. (2)
Condition
Examined under glass. As visible in the catalogue illustrations, the sheets have darkened with age.
Each held under glass, in a gold frame, with a blue mount.
"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 two watercolours, formerly attributed to Luigi Mayer, are after prints in Aya Sofia Constantinople of 1852 (see note for the previous lot).