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Count Amadeo Preziosi
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Count Amadeo Preziosi
- In the hammam
- signed and dated A Preziosi 1854 lower right
- watercolour, gouache, pen and ink and pencil on paper
- 45 by 60cm., 17¾ by 23¾in.
Condition
The sheet has been laid down onto the mount, probably only along the edges. There is a c. 1cm thin diagonal indentation in the background left of centre, and some tiny spots of rubbing, notably in the dome left of centre and in the crouching figure in the lower left quadrant. The sheet has discoloured brown over time, as visible in the catalogue illustration.
Held in a gold-painted frame with a beige mount, under glass.
"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."